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LO08 GDU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,487 mi
Last recorded170,487 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 GDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 170,487 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 195,271 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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 28 Oct 2021
Fail 28 Oct 2021

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 148,791 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 20 May 2018 141,132 miles

1 of 2 nearside front position lamps not working

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 28 Jun 2017 216,409 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2017 216,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both front metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 113,276 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 106,240 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 101,319 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread. cords not exposed

Pass 22 Jun 2013 88,971 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 71,443 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 52,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LO08 GDU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GDU, 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 GDU registered?

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

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The MOT history for LO08 GDU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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