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LP08 FVY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

180,642 mi
Last recorded180,642 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 FVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 180,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 174,299 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 174,299 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 163,405 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 150,901 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on the side (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 31 May 2023 150,710 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at both flexi pipes and central in the clip (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth on the side (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 138,993 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at the flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides,next to the coil springs,and central (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 138,991 miles

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back plates,both sides (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at the flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides,next to the coil springs,and central (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 126,066 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides next to the coil springs (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 112,977 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 101,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm,ball joint under the strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 88,547 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi pipes ,slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres both sides cracking between the tread

Pass 26 Jun 2017 76,361 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Imbalance on rear parking brake operation

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe going to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 64,471 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe going to front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 56,696 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 50,678 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 44,584 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 38,509 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 33,592 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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LP08 FVY 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 84.2%.

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 FVY, 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 LP08 FVY registered?

LP08 FVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LP08 FVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP08 FVY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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