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LP08 FYK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,248 mi
Last recorded137,248 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 137,248 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres wearing on edges as well (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 118,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 104,913 miles

Nail in o/s/f tyre tread

Fail 5 Sep 2015 104,913 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 13 Aug 2014 92,180 miles

Both front tyres low on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear tail/stop light inop warning on dash

Signs of engine oil leak

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

n/s/f fog lamp light inop + lense cracked

n/s/f tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

o/s/f fog lamp lense smashed

o/s/r lamp unit smashed, requires attention

Pass 6 Aug 2013 78,878 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lip on f discs

nsf tyre side wall damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2013 78,878 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lip on f discs

nsf tyre side wall damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2012 63,930 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 44,113 miles

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

Front brake disk(s) worn and lipped

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 FYK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FYK, 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 FYK registered?

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

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