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LP08 ZKW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,139 mi
Last recorded169,139 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 ZKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 169,139 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 169,139 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 161,648 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 157,570 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 154,713 miles

Coolant fan running

Injector blowing

Pass 2 Oct 2019 150,060 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 144,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 137,913 miles

emissions too clean..front tyres worn edges

Pass 3 Oct 2016 130,533 miles

emissions too clean

Fail 3 Oct 2016 130,533 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

emissions too clean

Pass 13 Oct 2015 122,361 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 122,361 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 113,266 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKED AND WEARING ON EDGES CLOSE TO LIMIT. 225/45R17 91Y

Fail 11 Jun 2014 113,266 miles

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKED AND WEARING ON EDGES CLOSE TO LIMIT. 225/45R17 91Y

Pass 15 Jun 2013 106,166 miles

SLIGHT CRACKING BOTH FRONT TYRES ON EDGES

Pass 24 May 2012 98,819 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 84,134 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 ZKW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZKW, 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 ZKW registered?

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

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The MOT history for LP08 ZKW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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