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LV08 HKW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,885 mi
Last recorded133,885 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 133,885 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 133,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arch liner insecure and fouling tyre (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arch liner insecure and fouling tyre (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple tears on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple tears on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 128,000 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 126,707 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 121,610 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2019 115,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2018 100,075 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 78,508 miles

Both front tyres worn unevev

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 78,508 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres worn unevev

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 66,858 miles

Both rear tyres are worn to 2-3mm.

Brake pad warning light on.

Front discs worn.

Nearside Front Slight play in the NSF wheel, found during top to bottom check. Possible wheel bearing.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (rubbing on wiring loom) (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner brakelight not working.

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall has a deep cut in it. No chords exposed but recommend replacing asap.

Signs of oil leakage around OSF. Unable to see leak as undertrays fitted.

Fail 1 Apr 2016 66,857 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both rear tyres are worn to 2-3mm.

Brake pad warning light on.

Front discs worn.

Nearside Front Slight play in the NSF wheel, found during top to bottom check. Possible wheel bearing.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (rubbing on wiring loom) (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner brakelight not working.

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall has a deep cut in it. No chords exposed but recommend replacing asap.

Signs of oil leakage around OSF. Unable to see leak as undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 56,759 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 56,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 49,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres has cuts to sidewalls

nearside side repeater lamp damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2014 49,837 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres has cuts to sidewalls

nearside side repeater lamp damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,285 miles

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)

cuts to offside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,669 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 27,600 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 HKW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LV08 HKW, 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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LV08 HKW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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