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LP08 ZLN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

150,984 mi
Last recorded150,984 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 150,984 miles

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 150,954 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 146,756 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 143,272 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 143,269 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 13,600 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess support bracket. (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 136,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess support bracket. (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 128,738 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 127,025 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 127,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 116,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear disc back plate corroded

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 Rear disc back plate corroded

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 116,260 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear disc back plate corroded

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 Rear disc back plate corroded

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 105,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 94,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 85,839 miles

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2016 85,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2015 75,987 miles

n/s/r tyre inside wall split

Fail 23 Jan 2015 75,987 miles

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

n/s/r tyre inside wall split

Pass 28 Jan 2014 66,447 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 57,808 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 42,128 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 30,764 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 ZLN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZLN, 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 ZLN registered?

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

Is LP08 ZLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP08 ZLN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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