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LP08 ZHE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,808 mi
Last recorded138,808 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 138,808 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 138,808 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 131,507 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 125,902 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 117,598 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 105,579 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 90,462 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 1 Aug 2017 90,462 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Aug 2016 77,453 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 63,600 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn, pitted or scored

Offside rear seat belt locking mechanism stiff on operation

Offside wing mirror housing damaged

Vehicle has engine covers and under-trays fitted making it difficult to inspect

Pass 19 Aug 2015 63,600 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn, pitted or scored

Offside rear seat belt locking mechanism stiff on operation

Offside wing mirror housing damaged

Vehicle has engine covers and under-trays fitted making it difficult to inspect

Pass 19 Feb 2015 58,574 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 58,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 48,101 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2012 31,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 31,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 19,943 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 ZHE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZHE, 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 ZHE registered?

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

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