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LO08 LYZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,842 mi
Last recorded52,842 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 LYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 52,842 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 50,474 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 48,579 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 46,484 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 43,675 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 41,397 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 39,166 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 36,049 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 36,049 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 33,882 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 31,528 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 31,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 28,674 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 25,156 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 21,753 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 17,839 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 14,725 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 11,739 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 LYZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LO08 LYZ registered?

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

Is LO08 LYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 LYZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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