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OU08 LBP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,502 mi
Last recorded95,502 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 LBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 95,502 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 90,998 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 90,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 87,709 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 87,709 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 85,431 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 85,431 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 81,547 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 80,208 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 74,207 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 70,020 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Sep 2018 65,156 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 59,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 53,948 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 53,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 47,098 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 41,219 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 37,903 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 36,060 miles

osf tyrre starting to scrub and crack on the outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,230 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2011 24,753 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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OU08 LBP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OU08 LBP, 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 OU08 LBP registered?

OU08 LBP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is OU08 LBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU08 LBP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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