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LL08 FSY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,352 mi
Last recorded149,352 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 FSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 149,352 miles

coil springs corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2020 142,857 miles

coil springs corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2020 142,857 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

coil springs corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 136,920 miles

handbrake efficiency poor

o/s/r lower suspension arm corroded

rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2019 136,920 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

handbrake efficiency poor

o/s/r lower suspension arm corroded

rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 128,004 miles

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 12 Mar 2018 127,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Feb 2017 121,004 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 121,004 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

Pass 16 Mar 2016 111,506 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 104,259 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 104,259 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 95,978 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 86,443 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 77,837 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2011 65,488 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 FSY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FSY, 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 FSY registered?

LL08 FSY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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