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LV08 OZA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

228,340 mi
Last recorded228,340 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 228,340 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 228,338 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

E M light is on

Pass 23 May 2019 212,955 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 207,122 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 207,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 113,380 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 97,120 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 97,120 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 93,080 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 77,935 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 66,010 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 50,310 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 OZA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OZA, 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 OZA registered?

LV08 OZA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is LV08 OZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV08 OZA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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