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LO08 GMX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,299 mi
Last recorded126,299 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 126,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported pipe not in bracket secure or clip (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake low

Offside indicator lens missing

Pass 5 Sep 2023 123,060 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 120,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 120,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 116,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 24 Aug 2021 116,882 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central clamp broken and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Aug 2020 114,522 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 114,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears ( wheel arch area partially covered ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

low tyre pressure warning on dash

Pass 9 Aug 2019 111,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind plastic trim (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 105,937 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 105,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

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

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 21 Aug 2017 98,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 92,615 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 87,797 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both front taper bearings have slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

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

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2015 87,725 miles

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind due to parking brake (3.7.D.2a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both front taper bearings have slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

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

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 81,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre cracking in tread area

osf and nsf wheel bearing very slight play

osr tyre valve cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2013 70,836 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 67,585 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2011 53,872 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 GMX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LO08 GMX, 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 GMX registered?

LO08 GMX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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