MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,317 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
brake pad warning light
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
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 ()
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 ()
Offside Rear TYRE CUTS ON SIDEWALL
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)
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)
Both rear disc corroded
Both rear pads are wearing thin
Nearside rear tyre has a cut on the outer wall
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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LO08 GVL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2008.
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