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LO08 JCU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,752 mi
Last recorded97,752 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 97,752 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 97,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside tread split to threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside tread splitting excessively (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2025 92,572 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 92,572 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 85,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2023 82,780 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 80,806 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 78,151 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 76,244 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 73,759 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 71,798 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 71,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 69,903 miles

slight wall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2015 68,526 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 64,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2013 63,220 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 63,220 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2012 60,048 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 57,787 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 JCU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JCU, 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 JCU registered?

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

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