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LV08 AMK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,402 mi
Last recorded87,402 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 AMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 87,402 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 87,402 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 85,142 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 80,786 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 73,697 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 67,067 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 58,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn down to 3.0mm on its central tread area

Front n/s and o/s tyres are showing some heavy deterioration on there outer tread areas also wearing low on there inner tread areas

Pass 5 Sep 2019 51,266 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking heavily on both outer shoulders and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak from n/s of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 44,472 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 39,279 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 32,316 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 30,657 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 30,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2014 28,097 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 4 Jul 2013 25,754 miles

NSR TYRE APPROACHING 1.6MM DEPTH

OSR TYRE APPROACHING 1.6MM DEPTH

Pass 9 May 2012 21,863 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES APPROACHING 1.6MM LEGAL LIMIT - CURRENTLY AT 3MM

Pass 8 Apr 2011 17,124 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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LV08 AMK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LV08 AMK, 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 LV08 AMK registered?

LV08 AMK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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