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LX08 UXW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,066 mi
Last recorded54,066 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 UXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 54,066 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 54,066 miles

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

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

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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 51,291 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 48,168 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 43,986 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 38,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 34,666 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mostly located on the O/S area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 32,488 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 32,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

advise , near side rear outer stop/tail lamp not working

Pass 4 Mar 2019 28,987 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 28,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 23,620 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 21,931 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 18,179 miles

205/55/16 O/S/F TYRE DETERIORATED

Pass 26 Jan 2015 16,510 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 14,658 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise engine warning light on

Pass 10 Jan 2013 12,488 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres,tread starting to wear low

Pass 30 Jan 2012 10,600 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 8,317 miles

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 UXW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UXW, 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 UXW registered?

LX08 UXW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LX08 UXW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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