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LS08 UZW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

212,519 mi
Last recorded212,519 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 UZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 212,519 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 207,334 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 201,714 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2020 195,071 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2020 195,071 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 185,559 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 178,201 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 173,710 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 31 Mar 2017 173,354 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% MIRROR TYPE (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 143,784 miles

eng cover /underbody tray / outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 123,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 123,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 99,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 76,404 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 55,775 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,496 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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LS08 UZW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LS08 UZW, 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 LS08 UZW registered?

LS08 UZW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LS08 UZW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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