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LM08 FLM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

43,318 mi
Last recorded43,318 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 FLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 43,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 42,228 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 39,592 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 38,110 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 35,158 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 34,154 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 33,492 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 30,780 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 27,706 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 23,875 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 19,665 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 16,472 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 13,731 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 13,731 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)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 9,980 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 6,112 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 FLM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FLM, 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 FLM registered?

LM08 FLM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is LM08 FLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 FLM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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