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LX08 WGD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,602 mi
Last recorded51,602 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 51,602 miles

Offside Rear lamp slight damage

Pass 7 May 2019 45,550 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 40,641 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 40,641 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2017 36,194 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 27,252 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 27,225 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 27,225 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 25,143 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 18,393 miles

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

front wipers worn

Fail 9 Apr 2014 18,393 miles

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

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

front wipers worn

Pass 9 Apr 2013 14,972 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 11,887 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 9,956 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 WGD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WGD, 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 WGD registered?

LX08 WGD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is LX08 WGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX08 WGD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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