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LX08 UYA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,603 mi
Last recorded44,603 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 44,603 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2025 42,015 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2025 42,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 40,992 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 39,641 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 37,634 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 36,758 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 36,115 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 34,846 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 32,350 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 31,098 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 29,334 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2016 29,305 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2015 27,316 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2015 27,316 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 24,352 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 19,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Feb 2013 19,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 15,282 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 11,197 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 UYA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UYA, 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 UYA registered?

LX08 UYA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is LX08 UYA safe to buy?

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