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LP08 FXG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

187,690 mi
Last recorded187,690 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2023 187,690 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 165,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 145,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CAMBER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CAMBER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 145,625 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CAMBER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CAMBER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 12 Nov 2020 139,932 miles

Offside Front 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))

Sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2019 132,010 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 132,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 124,815 miles

n/s/f tyre as slight sidewall damage

Pass 2 Sep 2017 111,417 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 111,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 95,949 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 82,419 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 67,292 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 53,219 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 46,501 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 34,795 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 FXG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FXG, 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 LP08 FXG registered?

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

Is LP08 FXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP08 FXG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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