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LM08 ZTC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,155 mi
Last recorded115,155 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 ZTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 115,155 miles

Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 110,116 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 110,116 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 102,984 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 94,523 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2023 94,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 86,654 miles

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 11 May 2021 74,893 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 64,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 55,558 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 55,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 52,036 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 52,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested dazzling (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 47,244 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged frame damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2016 43,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

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

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

Pass 25 May 2015 40,035 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 36,002 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 31,923 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 27,504 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,488 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 ZTC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZTC, 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 ZTC registered?

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

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