MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,885 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Under trays fitted
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))
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)
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)
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.
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.
Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
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
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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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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