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LV08 HKJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,592 mi
Last recorded45,592 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 HKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 45,592 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 43,719 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 41,807 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 39,384 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 37,049 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 35,007 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 33,562 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 31,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 28,916 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 28,916 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 26,500 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 23,685 miles

advise front screen chipped

Fail 23 Mar 2016 23,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise front screen chipped

Pass 25 Mar 2015 20,625 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 18,015 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 14,971 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres perishing on outter edges

advise both near side tyres and off side front tyre,outter side walls slight damage

Pass 28 Mar 2012 11,978 miles

advise both front tyres perishing

advise near side front tyre,some damage to outter side wall

Pass 21 Mar 2011 8,351 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 HKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV08 HKJ registered?

LV08 HKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is LV08 HKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV08 HKJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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