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L30 XJS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

37,488 mi
Last recorded37,488 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 XJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 37,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 36,576 miles

both front tyres outer sidewall damage

Pass 12 Feb 2024 34,634 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 31,989 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 45,942 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 25,951 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 25,068 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 24,447 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 23,587 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 21,780 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 20,179 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 18,167 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 16,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 16,023 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 13,801 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 11,247 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 8,819 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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L30 XJS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 L30 XJS, 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 L30 XJS registered?

L30 XJS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is L30 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L30 XJS 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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