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LX08 LCN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,571 mi
Last recorded141,571 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 LCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 141,571 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 138,567 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 134,257 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 129,373 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 123,956 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 123,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 121,740 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 121,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 110,598 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 99,868 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at approx 5mm (3.5.1g)

Rear handbrake weaker on offside

Pass 7 Mar 2017 89,218 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 77,974 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 69,914 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 66,043 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 58,167 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 48,325 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 48,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 34,875 miles

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

Offside 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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LX08 LCN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LX08 LCN?

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What year was LX08 LCN registered?

LX08 LCN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is LX08 LCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX08 LCN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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