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OU08 LUJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,559 mi
Last recorded79,559 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 LUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 79,559 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 77,809 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 75,446 miles

Nearside Rear park brake low effort

Pass 29 Sep 2023 72,445 miles

Nearside Rear park brake low effort

Pass 26 Sep 2022 69,283 miles

Vehicle under trays/covers fitted.

Pass 4 Oct 2021 65,956 miles

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2021 65,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (under floor cover) (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2020 63,620 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2019 58,211 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 53,810 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 23 May 2018 53,804 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 46,671 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 45,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 44,157 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 41,888 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres in poor condition

water/condensation in offside side repeater

Pass 22 May 2013 36,954 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 27,030 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 27 May 2011 18,893 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 LUJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol 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 OU08 LUJ, 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

How do I check the history of OU08 LUJ?

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What year was OU08 LUJ registered?

OU08 LUJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is OU08 LUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU08 LUJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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