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LL08 OAS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,052 mi
Last recorded156,052 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 156,052 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 156,052 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 119,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 108,229 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 108,229 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 97,332 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 88,306 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 81,916 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 81,916 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 78,800 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 78,800 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 71,932 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 59,845 miles

Both front wheels fitted with run flat tyres.

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 59,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both front wheels fitted with run flat tyres.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,621 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 44,378 miles

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

covers fitted under side not allow full inspection ???

front discs worn ??

Fail 23 May 2011 44,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

covers fitted under side not allow full inspection ???

front discs worn ??

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 OAS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OAS, 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 OAS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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