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SA08 LZP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,970 mi
Last recorded100,970 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 LZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 100,970 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 100,964 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 80,113 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 80,112 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 78,983 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 72,258 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 65,169 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 59,155 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 53,165 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 47,001 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 39,632 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,676 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 29,597 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,691 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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SA08 LZP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SA08 LZP, 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 SA08 LZP registered?

SA08 LZP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is SA08 LZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 LZP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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