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LP08 ZKD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,164 mi
Last recorded162,164 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 162,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 141,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 141,771 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 111,840 miles

Front brake discs worn & lipped.

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 111,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BULGE & CUT, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn & lipped.

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 103,232 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 97,306 miles

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

check brake wear light on dash

Pass 10 Aug 2015 92,256 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 86,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 80,400 miles

rear brake pads appear low and discs starting to corrode on working surface

Pass 28 Jun 2012 72,493 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 62,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 62,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edges.

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 ZKD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZKD, 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 ZKD registered?

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

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