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LM08 YTA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

175,467 mi
Last recorded175,467 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 YTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 175,467 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 171,424 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 170,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 260,560 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 145,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2022 144,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 130,438 miles

front brake disc worn not weakened

rear brake disc worn pitted slightly not weakened

Fail 25 Jun 2021 130,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system corroded leaking slightly (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake disc worn not weakened

rear brake disc worn pitted slightly not weakened

Pass 18 Jun 2020 123,068 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 118,845 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 112,515 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 106,015 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 106,015 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 98,685 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 90,016 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 80,311 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 72,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 70,649 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 59,913 miles

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

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 YTA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YTA, 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 YTA registered?

LM08 YTA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is LM08 YTA safe to buy?

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