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LP08 UNS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,996 mi
Last recorded146,996 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 146,996 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 146,991 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 136,037 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 125,073 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 125,071 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 113,555 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 103,597 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 103,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 95,107 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 82,144 miles

n/s/f tyre low outer edge

poor beam pattern n/s h/lamp

Fail 26 Jul 2018 82,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear BRAKE NOISE

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE READING LOW

Pass 24 Jul 2017 70,511 miles

front brake pipes greased

Pass 25 Jul 2016 60,525 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 45,392 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 45,392 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 34,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 20,609 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 19,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2012 19,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2011 15,198 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 UNS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UNS, 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 UNS registered?

LP08 UNS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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