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OO08 LDB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,858 mi
Last recorded51,858 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO08 LDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 51,858 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 51,858 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 49,602 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 49,602 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 29,748 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 28,837 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 26,603 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 24,587 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 21,607 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 18,792 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 17,537 miles

nearside front tyre has deep cut to sidewall

offside headlamp is poorly secured and only just met requirement

Pass 1 Feb 2017 15,900 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 15,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 13,903 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 12,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 10,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre cut on sidewall plus perishing/spliting

Pass 20 Feb 2013 9,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge and only just met requirement

Pass 14 Mar 2012 7,881 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 5,888 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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OO08 LDB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OO08 LDB, 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 OO08 LDB registered?

OO08 LDB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2008.

Is OO08 LDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO08 LDB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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