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LM08 CHV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,716 mi
Last recorded185,716 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 CHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 185,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 185,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 182,058 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2019 182,017 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2018 177,515 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 172,812 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 164,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 158,225 miles

n/s/r jacking block missing

low effort from o/s parking brake

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advanced corrosion to o/s front to rear brake pipe ,above rear sus-frame

no tread on inner part of o/s/r tyre , parts of rest bof tread less than 2.5mm plus nail in tread

rear brake pads 70% or more worn

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 24 Mar 2014 144,804 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 125,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2013 125,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Mar 2012 105,180 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 105,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside Side Repeater lens damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2011 76,970 miles

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

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 CHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LM08 CHV, 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 CHV registered?

LM08 CHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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