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LT08 BWL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,311 mi
Last recorded99,311 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 BWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2026 99,311 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 87,101 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2023 82,008 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 79,209 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 74,892 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 70,781 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 67,025 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 61,069 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 55,609 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 50,158 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 44,491 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 39,856 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2013 34,265 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 28,934 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2011 19,890 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 19,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 BWL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BWL, 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 BWL registered?

LT08 BWL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is LT08 BWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT08 BWL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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