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LY08 LBF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,233 mi
Last recorded100,233 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 LBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 100,233 miles

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

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

brake pedal spongy

Pass 26 Aug 2021 94,176 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 94,174 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing both (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 84,409 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 75,486 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 146,216 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 133,504 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 119,029 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 107,962 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 76,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 71,365 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 71,359 miles

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

interior fire damaged

washer stalk sticking

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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LY08 LBF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LY08 LBF, 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

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What year was LY08 LBF registered?

LY08 LBF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is LY08 LBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 LBF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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