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LX08 CXA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,997 mi
Last recorded138,997 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 CXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 138,997 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 138,276 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Lower Arm Bottom Bushes Slight Play

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Bushes Worn

Fail 14 Jul 2023 138,276 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Lower Arm Bottom Bushes Slight Play

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Bushes Worn

Pass 25 Oct 2022 136,744 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Arm Bottom Bushes Slight Play

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Bushes Worn

Undercovers Fitted Sheet

Pass 15 Aug 2021 129,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Arm Bottom Bushes Slight Play

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumperr Cover Damaged

Rear Axle Bushes Worn

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

Undercovers Fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2021 129,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Arm Bottom Bushes Slight Play

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumperr Cover Damaged

Rear Axle Bushes Worn

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

Undercovers Fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2020 120,001 miles

Front under tray fitting

Pass 14 Jan 2019 110,891 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 105,011 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 83,621 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 37,922 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 21,946 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 21,946 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.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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LX08 CXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LX08 CXA, 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 LX08 CXA registered?

LX08 CXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is LX08 CXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX08 CXA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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