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OU08 LLP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,639 mi
Last recorded29,639 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 LLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 29,639 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 26,329 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 23,177 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 20,503 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 17,877 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 17,877 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 16,914 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 16,328 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 15,168 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 14,171 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge 0mm

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 21 Apr 2016 14,171 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge 0mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2015 12,459 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 11,029 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 10,319 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 9,363 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 LLP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LLP, 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 OU08 LLP registered?

OU08 LLP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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The MOT history for OU08 LLP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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