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LX08 UXG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,863 mi
Last recorded146,863 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 UXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 146,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 146,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 140,549 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 135,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and damaged on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 135,761 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and damaged on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 128,401 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 128,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 122,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 107,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 95,720 miles

advise front screen chipped

Fail 11 Feb 2016 95,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

advise front screen chipped

advise all tyres outer side walls damaged

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly on edges

advise both rear tyres tread wearing low

Pass 15 Jan 2015 83,350 miles

advise both near side tyre outer side walls damaged

advise front screen chipped

Fail 14 Jan 2015 83,346 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

advise both near side tyre outer side walls damaged

advise front screen chipped

advise near side front side lamp 50% operation

advise near side rear lamp operation deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2014 69,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise brake fluid level low [all brake pads starting to wear low]

advise front screen chipped

Pass 23 Jan 2013 54,413 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres,tread wearing lower on middle of tyres

advise near side rear tyre,outter side wall some damage

Fail 23 Jan 2013 54,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres,tread wearing lower on middle of tyres

advise near side rear tyre,outter side wall some damage

Fail 15 Feb 2012 39,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

advise brake fluid level low

advise near side rear tyre outter side wall damaged

advise rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Feb 2012 39,298 miles

advise brake fluid level low

advise near side rear tyre outter side wall damaged

advise rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,342 miles

advise front brake discs lipped and front inner brake pads wearing low.

advise nearside front tyre sidewall damage.

advise nearside rear tyre sidewall damage and chunks out of tyre close to showing cords.

advise offside front wiper smeraing screen.

Fail 9 Mar 2011 24,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise front brake discs lipped and front inner brake pads wearing low.

advise nearside front tyre sidewall damage.

advise nearside rear tyre sidewall damage and chunks out of tyre close to showing cords.

advise offside front wiper smeraing screen.

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 UXG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UXG, 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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LX08 UXG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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