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LO08 LYY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,602 mi
Last recorded156,602 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 LYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 156,602 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 147,088 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 147,088 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 138,235 miles

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2023 134,784 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Feb 2023 134,761 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 130,446 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2022 130,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2021 126,053 miles

Offside Headlamp glass is cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2020 123,889 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2019 116,826 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 102,292 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on edges

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2017 89,217 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 80,719 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 76,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf fog lamp lens broken

Pass 14 Apr 2014 67,959 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,165 miles

OSF fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 57,165 miles

OSF fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 47,372 miles

nearside front tyre tread gettimg low at 4mm

Pass 14 Apr 2011 33,445 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 LYY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LYY, 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 LYY registered?

LO08 LYY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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