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LR08 PNZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,258 mi
Last recorded171,258 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2024 171,258 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror insecure Side mirror. (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Side mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 157,942 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 143,772 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 143,772 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification both (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 130,418 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 130,418 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 118,185 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 118,488 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Air intake pipe/trunking missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Feb 2019 112,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 Mil, worn bald on outer edge, no cords exposed at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nearside rear brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 Mil. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Offside front anti roll bar drop link gaiter slightly split, but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 Mil. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Offside rear brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 Mil. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 112,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 Mil, worn bald on outer edge, no cords exposed at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nearside rear brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 Mil. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Offside front anti roll bar drop link gaiter slightly split, but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 Mil. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Offside rear brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 Mil. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 101,518 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 98,788 miles

engine and under cover fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 98,698 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 98,674 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 96,683 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 96,683 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 92,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 135,034 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 116,492 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

off side front tyre worn on edges

Fail 22 Feb 2011 63,406 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 63,406 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 PNZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR08 PNZ, 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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LR08 PNZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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