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LT08 BTF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

181,012 mi
Last recorded181,012 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 BTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 181,012 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 170,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 149,545 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sidewall has damage

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 149,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure budget 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sidewall has damage

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 130,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres have outer side wall damage

Fail 22 Mar 2018 130,133 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault both front left and right airbag fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres have outer side wall damage

Pass 31 Mar 2017 113,653 miles

engine light on

Pass 2 Oct 2015 87,797 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 70,874 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,987 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 54,264 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 43,403 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on edge

O/S/F tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Mar 2011 33,960 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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LT08 BTF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LT08 BTF, 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 BTF registered?

LT08 BTF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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