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M5 LPD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,750 mi
Last recorded100,750 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 LPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 100,750 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 100,693 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 99,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 99,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 95,726 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 91,632 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 88,956 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 82,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 75,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 68,474 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 60,957 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 53,732 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 47,824 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 39,894 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 39,894 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 31,348 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 22,515 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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M5 LPD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M5 LPD, 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 M5 LPD registered?

M5 LPD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is M5 LPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 LPD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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