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LM08 GWD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

207,920 mi
Last recorded207,920 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 GWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 207,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BACK ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER PORTION BALD (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 192,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 170,294 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 156,230 miles

slight play in front lower suspension joints

Pass 11 Jan 2021 147,445 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 126,159 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 106,859 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 106,859 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 91,771 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 86,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2015 75,500 miles

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Fail 3 Aug 2015 75,372 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 30 Jul 2014 67,076 miles

damage to nearside front tyre .outer side wall

front brake pads worn low

Pass 31 May 2013 56,114 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre is BADLY worn on the inner edge deep cut

Fail 31 May 2013 56,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre is BADLY worn on the inner edge deep cut

Pass 31 May 2012 48,974 miles

near side front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 27 May 2011 40,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GWD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GWD, 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 GWD registered?

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

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