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LO08 GVL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,317 mi
Last recorded218,317 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 218,317 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 212,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 194,499 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 194,442 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 179,055 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

brake pad warning light

Fail 21 Mar 2019 179,055 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

brake pad warning light

Pass 27 Mar 2018 162,535 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside bonnet release cable corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 162,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside bonnet release cable corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 143,560 miles

Offside Rear TYRE CUTS ON SIDEWALL

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 132,111 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 114,426 miles

Both rear disc corroded

Both rear pads are wearing thin

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on the outer wall

Fail 2 Apr 2015 114,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear disc corroded

Both rear pads are wearing thin

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on the outer wall

Offside front one position bulb not working

Pass 31 Mar 2014 97,810 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 83,323 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 71,744 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 57,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 GVL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GVL, 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 GVL registered?

LO08 GVL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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