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LL08 OAV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,148 mi
Last recorded91,148 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 91,148 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 88,117 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 84,342 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 81,475 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 78,159 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 74,521 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 74,521 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 71,968 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 71,939 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 69,062 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 65,620 miles

under trays fitted.

Fail 20 Jul 2018 65,595 miles

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 61,637 miles

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

under trays fitted.

Fail 26 Jul 2017 61,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside front tyre has cut on outer sidewall,but not yet exposing cords.

under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Jul 2016 53,779 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 53,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

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

Offside front tyre bald on both edges

Pass 29 Jul 2015 47,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 29 Jul 2015 47,372 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Jul 2014 40,179 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 28,310 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 16 Aug 2011 19,638 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 16 Aug 2011 19,638 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 May 2011 17,656 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 17,656 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 OAV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OAV, 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 OAV registered?

LL08 OAV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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