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LT08 LLM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,078 mi
Last recorded166,078 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 166,078 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 158,452 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2023 150,125 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 141,620 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 141,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 130,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 119,487 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 115,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 90,275 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 71,060 miles

engine covers fitted

outer sills not checked due to plastic trims fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2015 67,344 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 67,344 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 May 2014 61,265 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 50,309 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 38,149 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Jul 2011 30,573 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 LLM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 LLM, 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 LLM registered?

LT08 LLM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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