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LX08 WGO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,397 mi
Last recorded119,397 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 119,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 115,360 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 115,313 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Infront of road wheel at wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 107,594 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 91,358 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 79,580 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 73,479 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 73,479 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 66,580 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 57,360 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 57,360 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 54,031 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 46,889 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2016 39,572 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 35,464 miles

both nearside tyres have chunks missing from outer walls. nearside rear tyre is cut on the tread

drivers seat is has a slightly loose fixing

Pass 18 Jun 2014 32,517 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 30,674 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2013 30,674 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,281 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,917 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 WGO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WGO, 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 WGO registered?

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

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