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LN08 CAA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

184,420 mi
Last recorded184,420 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 CAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 184,420 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn play (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2026 184,420 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn play (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2025 154,299 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 136,406 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened By the Nearside front mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened By the Offside front mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 128,772 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 122,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 122,648 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Subframe joining to rear trailing arms. Both arm mounting area to subframe are fractured (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 117,577 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 114,733 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 108,420 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 102,866 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 99,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Casing slightly damaged (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 99,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Casing slightly damaged (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 91,620 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 83,268 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 69,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 56,315 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 43,007 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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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LN08 CAA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LN08 CAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN08 CAA registered?

LN08 CAA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is LN08 CAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN08 CAA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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