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LL08 CGX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

192,521 mi
Last recorded192,521 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 CGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 192,521 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 192,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 182,286 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 176,943 miles

discs worn

rear suspension bushs perished

Fail 9 Feb 2022 176,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

discs worn

rear suspension bushs perished

Pass 18 Jan 2021 169,531 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 160,125 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 139,838 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 122,081 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 110,173 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 100,567 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 87,048 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 87,048 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 73,286 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 54,246 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,053 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 27,505 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edges

o/s & n/s/r tyres nearing wear indicators

Fail 27 Apr 2011 27,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edges

o/s & n/s/r tyres nearing wear indicators

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LL08 CGX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LL08 CGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LL08 CGX registered?

LL08 CGX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is LL08 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL08 CGX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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