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LT08 LOH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,928 mi
Last recorded60,928 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 LOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 60,928 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 60,926 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 59,041 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 57,284 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 57,284 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 55,771 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 55,771 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 54,373 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 54,371 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 53,358 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 53,358 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 51,625 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 51,624 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 50,417 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 49,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 47,486 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 44,931 miles

Slight play O/S front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Mar 2015 42,584 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 39,534 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 36,789 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 33,988 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 18,335 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 LOH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LOH, 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 LOH registered?

LT08 LOH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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