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LO08 AFY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,988 mi
Last recorded131,988 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 AFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 131,988 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 131,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 117,252 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 105,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 88,618 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 74,745 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 66,037 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 49,661 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 43,786 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 38,755 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 38,755 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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LO08 AFY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LO08 AFY, 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 LO08 AFY registered?

LO08 AFY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LO08 AFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 AFY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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