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LM08 YTB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,502 mi
Last recorded127,502 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 YTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 127,502 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 119,601 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 119,522 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 110,818 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 100,744 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 92,280 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

undershields fitted

Pass 24 May 2021 85,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undershields fitted

Pass 11 May 2020 78,286 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Undershields fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 21 May 2019 72,070 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 71,665 miles

Under-tray & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Nov 2017 71,006 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 71,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 68,178 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jan 2017 68,178 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jan 2016 63,895 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 63,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 62,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,951 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 39,304 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 39,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 28,793 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 YTB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YTB, 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 YTB registered?

LM08 YTB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is LM08 YTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 YTB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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