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LT08 OSD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,076 mi
Last recorded147,076 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 147,076 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 143,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.72mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 143,778 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.72mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 136,507 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 128,956 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 126,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x inner wing pipes and rear parts of main runs (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Feb 2018 118,333 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 110,804 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 102,591 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 92,212 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 83,990 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 75,983 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre low to 2mm

Fail 25 Feb 2013 75,983 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre low to 2mm

Pass 15 Feb 2012 65,750 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 65,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 56,209 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 56,209 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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 OSD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OSD, 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 OSD registered?

LT08 OSD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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