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LP08 ZHD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

247,379 mi
Last recorded247,379 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 247,379 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 247,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2020 239,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front 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))

car has vibration when driven and on idle

plastic covers fitted under car not allowing full inspection

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2020 239,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front 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))

car has vibration when driven and on idle

plastic covers fitted under car not allowing full inspection

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2019 217,186 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 217,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached vertical link (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2018 182,417 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 178,981 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm of two (2.4.G.2)

Rear spare tyre flat

Fail 27 Dec 2017 178,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm of two (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bulb out warning light on dash

Rear spare tyre flat

Pass 4 Jan 2017 129,496 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 113,448 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 92,958 miles

oil leak on to under cover

Fail 10 Feb 2015 92,958 miles

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

n/s rear one stop /tail ligth out

oil leak on to under cover

Pass 11 Jan 2014 73,618 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 73,593 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 54,023 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 33,785 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 ZHD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZHD, 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 ZHD registered?

LP08 ZHD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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The MOT history for LP08 ZHD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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