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LM08 CMK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,650 mi
Last recorded93,650 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 CMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2026 93,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Message indicates issue with driver's airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly wearing on outer edge & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly damage and not clearing small part of screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 89,187 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 86,880 miles

Rear number plate delamination

Fail 18 Jan 2024 86,880 miles

Rear number plate delamination

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 84,425 miles

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

rear number plate delamination

Pass 20 Jan 2022 81,423 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 79,395 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 14 Dec 2020 79,395 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2019 76,966 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 13 Dec 2019 76,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2018 72,932 miles

1 part of sidelight out n/s/r

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

suspect oil cap been left off

Pass 14 Dec 2017 61,606 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 61,606 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 54,878 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 48,120 miles

Offside Rear baby seat

Fail 13 Apr 2015 41,944 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 41,944 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 38,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise front number plate cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2014 38,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advise front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2013 36,399 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,131 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 CMK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 LM08 CMK, 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 CMK registered?

LM08 CMK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is LM08 CMK safe to buy?

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