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LL08 PCO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,067 mi
Last recorded102,067 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 102,067 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 98,430 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

undertray's fitted so can't fully inspect

Fail 29 Oct 2024 98,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

undertray's fitted so can't fully inspect

Pass 7 Nov 2023 90,572 miles

Advise stonechip in o/s windscreen swept area

Nearside Rear 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 18 Oct 2023 90,434 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 81,403 miles

*** Both front tyres worn on edges and worn close to limits *** 225/45R17

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

Nearside front outer sidelight not working

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

Tracking recommended

Fail 22 Oct 2022 81,403 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

*** Both front tyres worn on edges and worn close to limits *** 225/45R17

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

Nearside front outer sidelight not working

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

Tracking recommended

Pass 23 Oct 2021 73,582 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***Strong Advise*** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 65,476 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

various body damage

Pass 17 Apr 2019 60,075 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 60,075 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 55,411 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2017 51,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 47,311 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 43,123 miles

N/S/F Tyre has fine cracks in threads

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2014 62,398 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 62,398 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 56,410 miles

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 26 Apr 2012 48,021 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

Pass 26 Apr 2012 48,021 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

Fail 20 Apr 2012 48,005 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 33,467 miles

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 PCO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PCO, 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 PCO registered?

LL08 PCO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is LL08 PCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL08 PCO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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