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LT08 LVM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,653 mi
Last recorded147,653 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 LVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 147,653 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2026 147,653 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 132,543 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 131,145 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 131,133 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 125,233 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 123,320 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 117,935 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 110,192 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2018 98,315 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 98,315 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 87,041 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 76,422 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

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

Nearside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working

Under-Trays Fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2016 76,422 miles

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

Engine Covers Fitted

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

Nearside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-Trays Fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 67,072 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2015 67,056 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 57,672 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,360 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,401 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 41,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management warning light on

Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,630 miles

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

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

slight damage to front bumper nearside

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 LVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LVM, 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 LVM registered?

LT08 LVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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