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LV08 PZS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

210,947 mi
Last recorded210,947 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 PZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 210,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 209,017 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 208,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 206,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 206,066 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 201,000 miles

Rear Foot controlled parking brake sticks on

Fail 21 Feb 2023 201,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.10mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Foot controlled parking brake sticks on

Pass 18 Feb 2022 194,286 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 194,286 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 181,447 miles

Drag on both front wheels

Front no plate cracked

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Cracked and cloudy (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes very marginal pass (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 181,447 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drag on both front wheels

Front no plate cracked

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Cracked and cloudy (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes very marginal pass (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 167,835 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 151,771 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 133,652 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 133,652 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 118,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 105,691 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 89,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 89,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 75,534 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 75,534 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 61,615 miles

Both front tyres tread perished

Front Brake discs worn

Nearside rear tyre tread depth nearing legal limit

Fail 3 Jun 2013 61,615 miles

Front Brake discs worn

Both front tyres tread perished

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear tyre tread depth nearing legal limit

Pass 30 May 2012 45,224 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 31,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 PZS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PZS, 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 PZS registered?

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

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The MOT history for LV08 PZS shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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