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LP08 FZO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,341 mi
Last recorded130,341 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 FZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 130,341 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S and N/S outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play O/S and N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front both wipers deteriorating

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))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 125,373 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front tyre has outer wall damage

Pass 14 Jul 2016 67,270 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing to check certain component

Fail 11 Jul 2016 108,177 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing to check certain component

Pass 15 Jun 2015 57,355 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,766 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 51,153 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 49,153 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 40,382 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 FZO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 FZO, 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 FZO registered?

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

Is LP08 FZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP08 FZO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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