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LT08 OGW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,089 mi
Last recorded112,089 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 OGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 112,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 105,946 miles

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 105,946 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 100,804 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/sand n/s to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 94,902 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 88,775 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 88,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 76,352 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 68,281 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 55,855 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 55,855 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 45,466 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 40,376 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 35,878 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 30,992 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all tyres cracking / deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2015 30,992 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

all tyres cracking / deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2014 26,885 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 22,699 miles

offside front wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 6 Mar 2012 18,619 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 14,415 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 OGW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OGW, 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 OGW registered?

LT08 OGW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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