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LV08 HKM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,049 mi
Last recorded117,049 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 HKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 117,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 107,654 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 107,654 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 101,610 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 101,610 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 93,616 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Central Rear valance dented but no protusion

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 11 Feb 2017 87,331 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 78,793 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 67,942 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 67,194 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)

condensation forming in o/s door mirror indicator lens

Pass 3 Jan 2013 53,793 miles

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

Front discs lipped.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 42,016 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2011 26,311 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 HKM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HKM, 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 HKM registered?

LV08 HKM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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