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LO08 GLV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,483 mi
Last recorded168,483 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 GLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 168,483 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 168,481 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 164,828 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 154,732 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 154,732 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 136,343 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f outer sidelight not working

Pass 22 Aug 2013 125,049 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 108,020 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 86,970 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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LO08 GLV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GLV, 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 GLV registered?

LO08 GLV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is LO08 GLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 GLV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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