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LP08 OKS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

48,889 mi
Last recorded48,889 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 OKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 48,889 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 48,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 47,882 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arms bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 47,006 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 46,020 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf and osf (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 44,950 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules in wheel arch's surface corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing inspection of all items

Pass 14 Sep 2020 43,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres are wearing on the edges

Pass 22 Jul 2019 42,417 miles

nearside front tyre is cracking/perishing & is wearing on the outer edge

offside front tyre is cracking/perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2018 40,645 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 39,354 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2016 37,927 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 36,386 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2015 36,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 34,873 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 33,276 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 30,406 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 23,585 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 OKS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OKS, 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 OKS registered?

LP08 OKS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is LP08 OKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP08 OKS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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