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LT08 OTV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,301 mi
Last recorded110,301 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 OTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 110,301 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 110,301 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 105,299 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 105,263 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 100,544 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 100,448 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 96,301 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 96,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 92,773 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 89,687 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 89,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 88,237 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 83,819 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 83,819 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2018 78,477 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 71,882 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 65,937 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,825 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 53,509 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 48,836 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 43,380 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 32,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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 OTV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OTV, 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 OTV registered?

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

Is LT08 OTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT08 OTV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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