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LW08 MKM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,988 mi
Last recorded135,988 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW08 MKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 135,988 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 121,437 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 120,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick pattern on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front side lights not a matched pair

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 108,156 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 108,156 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 93,675 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 78,265 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 76,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 71,009 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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LW08 MKM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LW08 MKM, 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 LW08 MKM registered?

LW08 MKM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is LW08 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW08 MKM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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