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18 LOF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,806 mi
Last recorded40,806 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 LOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 40,806 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 39,508 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 38,152 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 36,882 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 34,785 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 33,603 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 32,725 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 31,328 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 30,113 miles

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

Nearside Front side wall perished

Offside Front side wall damaged

fitted with engine covers/under trays

Pass 8 Feb 2017 28,007 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 26,212 miles

fitted with engine covers and under trays

Pass 18 Mar 2015 23,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 20,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 17,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 14,787 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 11,980 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 11,977 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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18 LOF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 18 LOF, 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 18 LOF registered?

18 LOF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is 18 LOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 LOF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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