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LT08 BLX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,499 mi
Last recorded145,499 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 BLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 145,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

drivers door mirror glass poor condition

front number plate damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2021 145,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

drivers door mirror glass poor condition

front number plate damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2020 142,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 138,110 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 136,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 136,891 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 135,462 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 135,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 124,296 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 124,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 106,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 94,034 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 71,671 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 71,671 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 55,950 miles

drivers wiper linkage is bent but sreviceable

Pass 24 Mar 2011 377,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

r/h front wiper poor effi

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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LT08 BLX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LT08 BLX, 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 LT08 BLX registered?

LT08 BLX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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