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LL08 CJY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

285,829 mi
Last recorded285,829 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 CJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 285,829 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 273,787 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 273,787 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under the vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 255,412 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 236,544 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2017 235,068 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 215,724 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 203,707 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 183,557 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2015 216,835 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 216,835 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 158,502 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 151,350 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 130,221 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 112,880 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 89,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 70,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,021 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 47,021 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 20 May 2011 35,511 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 35,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 CJY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CJY, 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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LL08 CJY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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