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LT08 BUP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,027 mi
Last recorded126,027 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 BUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 126,027 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 97,515 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 97,515 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 89,073 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 89,073 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 89,063 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 82,576 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks

Pass 15 Mar 2016 78,109 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 71,130 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 63,983 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,676 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 50,342 miles

near side front tyre side wall perrished

Pass 28 Mar 2011 42,998 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 BUP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BUP, 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 BUP registered?

LT08 BUP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LT08 BUP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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