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LR08 PKN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,044 mi
Last recorded86,044 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 PKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 86,044 miles

Front Under vehicle cover fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 29 Aug 2019 80,314 miles

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items

Fail 29 Aug 2019 80,314 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 30 Aug 2018 74,189 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 68,267 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 62,013 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 55,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 47,719 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 47,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 40,489 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 33,180 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 25,439 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 PKN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PKN, 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 PKN registered?

LR08 PKN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is LR08 PKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 PKN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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