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M70 LKK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,816 mi
Last recorded156,816 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 LKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 156,816 miles

All rear suspension arms and tie bar bushes are perishing.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential has a slight leak from casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 155,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff has a slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 153,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255.35.18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall 225.40.18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255.35.18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 153,280 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Rearmost Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 150,896 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 149,769 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 148,271 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 143,085 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 136,953 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 128,219 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 114,274 miles

engine covers fitted

undercovers fitted under vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2015 103,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 98,539 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 98,537 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2013 85,924 miles

both front brake discs worn

cracking in tread o/side rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2012 69,406 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 48,188 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 48,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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M70 LKK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M70 LKK, 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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M70 LKK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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