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LM08 SCX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

154,054 mi
Last recorded154,054 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 154,054 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 154,054 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 138,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 138,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 119,073 miles

underrtrays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2023 119,073 miles

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

underrtrays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2022 100,732 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Underside covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2022 100,730 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 1.6mm and sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Underside covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2020 93,960 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges. 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 93,960 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges. 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 91,127 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 87,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 87,391 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 2mm left and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 78,608 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 55,013 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 50,194 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

VEHICLE HAS UNDERTRAY FITTED

Fail 21 Dec 2015 50,194 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle has a full length undertray

Pass 6 Nov 2014 44,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 37,542 miles

Brake wear indicator warning lamp on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn heavly on inside edges no cords or ply showing at the moment

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2012 30,253 miles

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

off side main beam bulb incorrectly fitted. PRS

Pass 2 Nov 2012 30,253 miles

off side main beam bulb incorrectly fitted. PRS

Pass 28 Oct 2011 24,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 24,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 SCX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SCX, 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 SCX registered?

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

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