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LX08 UXZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,778 mi
Last recorded67,778 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 UXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 67,778 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 67,778 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 66,009 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 66,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 64,311 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 64,311 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 61,994 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 58,789 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 55,714 miles

Engine check light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 55,162 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)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 52,213 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 May 2014 47,065 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 43,349 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,981 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,254 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 29,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside 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 UXZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UXZ, 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 UXZ registered?

LX08 UXZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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