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LL08 ODS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,252 mi
Last recorded137,252 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 ODS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 137,252 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 137,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 134,440 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Nearside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 133,989 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Nearside rear (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Offside rear (1.4.1 (a))

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

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Offside front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Nearside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 124,673 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2022 124,673 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 93,986 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 86,723 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 79,109 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 73,655 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 68,086 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 68,086 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 62,787 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 56,878 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 56,855 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012
Pass 29 Jun 2011 58,249 miles

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

Front brake 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 ODS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ODS, 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 ODS registered?

LL08 ODS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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