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LT08 LTF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

59,126 mi
Last recorded59,126 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 59,126 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bendy arm front bushes both sides cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 57,405 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres, excessively cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 57,405 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres, excessively cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear broken light sharp edges

Pass 6 Jan 2024 55,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 55,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 55,418 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 54,356 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 53,055 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 50,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/wr16 dunlop. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2019 50,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/wr16 dunlop. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 48,968 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 48,968 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges. 205/55/wr16

Pass 3 May 2017 47,386 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 2 May 2017 47,384 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 29 Apr 2016 45,608 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 45,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 41,395 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 34,674 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 34,674 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 29,484 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 May 2012 23,328 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 23,328 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 17,495 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 LTF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LTF, 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 LTF registered?

LT08 LTF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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