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EJ08 LNR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,857 mi
Last recorded141,857 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 LNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 141,857 miles

undertray covering brake pipes

Pass 16 Jan 2024 126,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 126,952 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 112,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 112,456 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 101,623 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 101,498 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 88,427 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 78,327 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 62,738 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 56,907 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 54,460 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 52,543 miles

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

Nearside Front and offside front tyres cracked between treads

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

Pass 6 May 2015 47,745 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 May 2014 46,295 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 41,536 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 38,558 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 34,431 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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EJ08 LNR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ08 LNR, 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 EJ08 LNR registered?

EJ08 LNR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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