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LP08 FYR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,839 mi
Last recorded79,839 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 79,839 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 78,918 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 78,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 74,042 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 69,896 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 69,896 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 65,567 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 61,728 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 57,060 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 51,548 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 51,548 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 41,123 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 33,574 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 FYR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FYR, 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 FYR registered?

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

Is LP08 FYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP08 FYR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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