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LP08 OCB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,579 mi
Last recorded133,579 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 OCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 133,579 miles

advise n/s/f brake pipe been heavily coated in paint

advise n/s/r quarter panel window shattered

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn on outside edges advise to replace

advise o/s n/s rear chassis corroded but not holed or excessive

advise rear subframe corroded but not excessive

Fail 21 Apr 2026 132,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer also split and insecure also centre silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

advise n/s/r quarter panel window smashed but no sharp edges

advise o/s n/s rear chassis corroded but not excessive

advise rear subframe corroded but not excessive

Pass 17 Jan 2025 115,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 115,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 103,386 miles

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

exhaust centre - rear joint corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2023 103,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust centre - rear joint corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2022 96,692 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 96,690 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 90,605 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 90,603 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 84,580 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 78,840 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 71,610 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 66,387 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 61,465 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 61,453 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 60,981 miles

exhaust bracket broken on centre pipe

Fail 28 Apr 2016 60,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket broken on centre pipe

Pass 20 Apr 2015 45,965 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 30,827 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 20 Apr 2013 26,469 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 29 Oct 2011 18,557 miles

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

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 OCB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OCB, 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 OCB registered?

LP08 OCB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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