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LR08 PKC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,362 mi
Last recorded149,362 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 PKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 149,362 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover (7.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive radiator area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 149,362 miles

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover (7.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive radiator area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 145,158 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2017 138,871 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 132,179 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear centre seat belt locking mech cover missing

Pass 9 Jun 2015 125,538 miles

nearside rear tyre is on the legal limit

Pass 23 Apr 2014 102,470 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 92,082 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 92,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 86,619 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 71,049 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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LR08 PKC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LR08 PKC, 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 LR08 PKC registered?

LR08 PKC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is LR08 PKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 PKC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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