2008 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · AM08 LKA
2008 Mercedes C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 156,919 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,919 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AM08 LKA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2024
- 156,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AM08 LKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes C (AM08 LKA) between November 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AM08 LKA Mileage History
- 19/11/2022147,946 mi
- 30/01/2023147,953 mi+7 mi
- 08/01/2024156,188 mi+8,235 mi
- 29/01/2024156,919 mi+731 mi
Average of roughly 7,512 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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