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LP08 ZHU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,917 mi
Last recorded171,917 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 171,917 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 171,916 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 166,588 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 163,103 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 158,840 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 153,464 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))

both front tyres slightly worn on tread edges

intermittent fault- airbag/srs light occasionally illuminates

Fail 11 Nov 2020 153,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres slightly worn on tread edges

intermittent fault- airbag/srs light occasionally illuminates

Pass 15 Jul 2019 140,371 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 126,729 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 114,438 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside tail light/stop light warning on dash

Pass 31 Jul 2016 100,864 miles

Nearside Rear stop and tail warning light showing but working

Fail 31 Jul 2016 100,864 miles

Nearside Rear stop and tail warning light showing but working

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 89,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 80,392 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 68,428 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 68,428 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 59,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,933 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 ZHU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 ZHU, 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 ZHU registered?

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

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