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LS08 ZPH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,723 mi
Last recorded143,723 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 ZPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 143,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 127,286 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 116,314 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2-3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Shields fitted underneath

Fail 18 Nov 2015 116,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 xl (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2-3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake warning light flickering on

Shields fitted underneath

Pass 21 Nov 2014 95,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 36,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing low 245 40 17

off side front tyre worn on edges close to limit 225 45 17

Fail 5 Nov 2013 36,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing low 245 40 17

off side front tyre worn on edges close to limit 225 45 17

Pass 6 Nov 2012 54,819 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 38,057 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,242 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 30,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 ZPH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LS08 ZPH, 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 ZPH registered?

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

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