MOT Status
ValidMileage
118,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration passed emissions (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover, oil filter housing, undertray obscuring underview (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering pump noisy full lock
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration passed emissions (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover, oil filter housing, undertray obscuring underview (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering pump noisy full lock
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration passed emissions (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer tread line, plus wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed minor (7.1.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration passed emissions (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer tread line, plus wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed minor (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration passed emissions (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front most arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed minor (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
LM08 GWC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 GWC, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of LM08 GWC?
You can check the full history of LM08 GWC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was LM08 GWC registered?
LM08 GWC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2008.
Is LM08 GWC safe to buy?
The MOT history for LM08 GWC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does LM08 GWC have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LM08 GWC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.