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LT08 XNN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,142 mi
Last recorded139,142 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 XNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 139,142 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread just visible, edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 139,097 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Subframe holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread just visible, edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 136,561 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened where trailing arm attaches (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 136,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened where trailing arm attaches (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 133,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to rear flexies (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 133,468 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to rear flexies (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 127,573 miles

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

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

exhaust catching on rear subframe

Fail 15 Sep 2020 127,573 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust catching on rear subframe

Pass 10 Sep 2019 123,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both front flexies (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 123,938 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both front flexies (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 114,883 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 106,977 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 95,604 miles

Nearside Front 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 2 Mar 2015 83,979 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 83,979 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2014 71,663 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 60,401 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 60,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 49,408 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 39,616 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 XNN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XNN, 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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LT08 XNN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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