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LL08 CJZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

211,898 mi
Last recorded211,898 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 CJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 211,898 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 211,896 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 202,111 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 185,281 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 185,281 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 179,517 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 175,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 169,059 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2019 162,631 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2018 156,989 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 151,087 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 151,087 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement castor arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 144,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 135,266 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 129,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 123,329 miles

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

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

b/fluid level low

Pass 21 Feb 2012 114,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 96,945 miles

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

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

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 CJZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CJZ, 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 CJZ registered?

LL08 CJZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2008.

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