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L333 RCL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,644 mi
Last recorded186,644 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 RCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 186,644 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 178,432 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 178,368 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and bald on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER ALMOST TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 169,736 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 169,600 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40 r17 95w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 161,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear low 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 161,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear low 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 152,272 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 152,272 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 151,712 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush on front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split, and smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint on front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 144,553 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 144,468 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick almost metal-metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split in middle (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 136,556 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 136,552 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 126,254 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 116,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

under trays sill covers and engine covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 23 Mar 2018 116,086 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

under trays sill covers and engine covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 3 Mar 2017 102,683 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 89,793 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 76,144 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 58,992 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,536 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 29,016 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 17,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L333 RCL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L333 RCL, 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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L333 RCL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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