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LP08 EEG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,005 mi
Last recorded153,005 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 EEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 153,005 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 129,723 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 115,524 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 115,472 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 98,179 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 88,236 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 83,142 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 78,362 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 78,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 66,616 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 59,789 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 49,295 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 37,437 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 26,309 miles

front brake discs worn

Front brake pads getting low

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link.

Fail 10 Jun 2011 26,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads getting low

front brake discs worn

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link.

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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LP08 EEG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LP08 EEG, 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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LP08 EEG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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