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LX08 WFM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

61,211 mi
Last recorded61,211 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 WFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 61,211 miles

Airbag warning on dash but airbag light not on

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

Pass 13 May 2022 60,344 miles

Airbag message on dash, no airbag light on

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 59,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp Light intensity slightly reduced

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

airbag message on dash. light not on

Pass 1 May 2020 56,406 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2019 50,918 miles

all four tyres rubber slightly perished on side wall and outer treads

Pass 20 Mar 2018 46,248 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 45,313 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,624 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 38,737 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 34,385 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,769 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 25,923 miles

water ingress in offside mirror indicator

Fail 13 Mar 2012 25,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

All four tyres are badly perished inside tread pattern

water ingress in offside mirror indicator

Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,958 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 WFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 WFM, 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 WFM registered?

LX08 WFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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