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LM08 CDV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,402 mi
Last recorded134,402 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 CDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 134,402 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 124,351 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 122,653 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 122,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front suspension, rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 120,552 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 118,569 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 118,569 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 115,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rusting on rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 115,304 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image from projector light (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking behind nearside plastic cover -- front rear pipe corroded? (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rusting on rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pedal sinks to floor when pressed

Pass 19 Aug 2020 111,029 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 111,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater not working x2 (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 104,269 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 94,708 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 83,239 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 73,324 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 63,092 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 57,461 miles

Several stone chips and scratches on front screen.

Pass 8 Feb 2013 46,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2012 34,844 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 31,903 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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LM08 CDV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM08 CDV, 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 LM08 CDV registered?

LM08 CDV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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