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LN08 DDO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

166,937 mi
Last recorded166,937 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 DDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 166,937 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 157,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres cut sidewalls

Fail 11 Sep 2025 157,356 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres cut sidewalls

Pass 16 Sep 2024 139,427 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 137,858 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 122,492 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 122,490 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety onto o/s/f brake (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 10 Aug 2021 116,990 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 116,990 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 109,744 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 109,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 107,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to follow under the wheelarch cover and undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Mar 2020 107,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to follow under the wheelarch cover and undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Mar 2019 99,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2018 90,945 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 81,318 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 71,330 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 71,330 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 58,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2014 45,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2013 31,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2013 31,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 20,813 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2012 20,813 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre crackig

Pass 17 Feb 2011 16,397 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 16,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LN08 DDO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LN08 DDO, 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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LN08 DDO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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