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LX08 WFF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,532 mi
Last recorded107,532 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 107,532 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 107,532 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))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 105,118 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2024 98,633 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 98,632 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2023 91,522 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 91,522 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 91,281 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2022 84,029 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))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 83,916 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Side repeater not working indicator in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2021 76,141 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))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 76,131 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Nail in tyre

Offside rear reverse light not working. Nearside front fog light not working.

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 69,427 miles

rear brake pipe and the offside and nearside front brake pipes heavily corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2019 65,173 miles

nearside and offside front brake pipe corroded

rear brake pipe heavily corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2018 59,016 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))

Pass 24 Sep 2017 50,714 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing very thin

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on min limit just a pass (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 31,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre 2mm

Pass 10 Feb 2015 17,864 miles

Cuts to nearside rear tyre wall(outer)

Slight cracking to Offside rear tyre.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 7,411 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 5,415 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 4,040 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 3,079 miles

advise cut in n/s/r tyre not to plies

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 WFF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WFF, 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

How do I check the history of LX08 WFF?

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What year was LX08 WFF registered?

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

Is LX08 WFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX08 WFF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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