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L111 STL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,014 mi
Last recorded68,014 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 STL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 68,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2024 65,183 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 63,156 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 61,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the car (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 61,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the car (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 59,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 58,867 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 55,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 50,081 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 44,525 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 40,465 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 35,627 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 31,933 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 28,749 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 28,745 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 25,390 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 21,094 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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L111 STL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L111 STL, 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 L111 STL registered?

L111 STL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2008.

Is L111 STL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L111 STL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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