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LT08 LVY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

105,238 mi
Last recorded105,238 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 LVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 105,238 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 102,803 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 94,170 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 91,141 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 85,776 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Nov 2020 82,678 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 79,004 miles

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

Nearside parking brake requires adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 72,568 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 65,081 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 65,081 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 60,660 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 55,475 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 48,676 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 42,198 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 34,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2012 18,740 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 16,316 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 LVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LVY, 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 LVY registered?

LT08 LVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is LT08 LVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT08 LVY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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