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LM08 GWE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,427 mi
Last recorded115,427 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 GWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 115,427 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 105,424 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 105,065 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2023 96,518 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2022 86,713 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 55,292 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 55,292 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 May 2019 79,280 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 74,713 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2017 66,742 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2017 66,742 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2016 55,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner dge (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted

Fail 7 May 2016 55,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner dge (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 50,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 45,083 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,377 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,810 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 20,795 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 GWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GWE, 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 GWE registered?

LM08 GWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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