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LV08 HLC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,369 mi
Last recorded103,369 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 HLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 103,369 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 103,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 96,940 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 96,940 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 89,339 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 80,821 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 74,464 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

nsr tyre cut on the outter side wall

Fail 8 Jul 2021 74,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

nsr tyre cut on the outter side wall

Pass 4 Jul 2020 69,150 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2020 69,150 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 62,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Feb 2019 62,006 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2018 56,997 miles

NSF TYRE HAS DEEP SPLITS TO THE INNER SIDEWALL. also bald to the inner and outer edges , outer wall is perished too

NSR tyre is perished

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Both NS and OS rear (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 56,997 miles

NSR tyre is perished

NSF TYRE HAS DEEP SPLITS TO THE INNER SIDEWALL. also bald to the inner and outer edges , outer wall is perished too

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelights x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Both NS and OS rear (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS front (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 50,116 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 44,368 miles

Both rear pads are 80% worn

Nearside rear tyre is on 3mm wearing thin, has inner wear and has a few cuts on the outer wall

Offside rear tyre is on 3mm wearing thin

Pass 18 Sep 2014 39,975 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 35,109 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 27,760 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 27,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2011 26,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,671 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 HLC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HLC, 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 HLC registered?

LV08 HLC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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