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LX08 WDD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

198,125 mi
Last recorded198,125 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 WDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 198,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 198,125 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 301,049 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 301,049 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 171,822 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 171,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 155,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 137,501 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 123,035 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 123,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Head lamp alignment will require testing once dip beam is working (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 104,651 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs lipped (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 104,240 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs lipped (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 89,153 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 77,440 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)

X2 nails in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre has slight wear to edges

Fail 27 Feb 2015 77,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

X2 nails in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre has slight wear to edges

Pass 20 Feb 2014 66,265 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 56,116 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 56,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs slightly worn.

headlamp aim o/s/f, was too low, n/s/f was too high, and both headlamps was too far to the right, now adsjusted to correct aim.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 45,760 miles

headlamp aim was too low and too far to the right, now adjusted to correct aim.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 39,170 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 39,170 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 WDD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WDD, 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 WDD registered?

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

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