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LL08 CPN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,503 mi
Last recorded127,503 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 CPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 127,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 127,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 125,436 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 125,436 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 121,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 117,837 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2020 117,836 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 114,640 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer heatshield missing though unlikely to fall from the vehicle

Fail 14 Dec 2019 114,613 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer heatshield missing though unlikely to fall from the vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2018 108,460 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

offside rear brake slight binding

Fail 19 Oct 2018 108,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 102,633 miles

nearside front wheel been nocked

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad were lights on but had all new pads

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside front brake hose tiewrap broken

Fail 12 Sep 2017 102,447 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shield loose on back box

nearside front wheel been nock on inside of rim

Pass 14 Sep 2016 95,624 miles

Child seat fitted in rear

Front pads starting to wear low

Slight corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Sep 2015 87,985 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 77,867 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 67,340 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 56,485 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 46,243 miles

Nearside 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 CPN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CPN, 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 CPN registered?

LL08 CPN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is LL08 CPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL08 CPN shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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