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LX08 UYR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,629 mi
Last recorded123,629 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 UYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 123,629 miles

Centre exhaust mounting brackets broken but exhaust system is still secure

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear drop links have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 123,629 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired fog lamp glass broken (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2022 108,494 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded off,rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 97,648 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 97,632 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 86,597 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 86,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 83,495 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 78,271 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 72,238 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 72,238 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint both lower rear (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 67,485 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 64,515 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 64,515 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 50,020 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 58,000 miles

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

advise off side front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Feb 2014 51,209 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 51,209 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2013 44,675 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)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 44,675 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 17,646 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 37,609 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,775 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 30,773 miles

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

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 UYR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UYR, 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

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What year was LX08 UYR registered?

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

Is LX08 UYR safe to buy?

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