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L888 DCS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,602 mi
Last recorded83,602 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 DCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 83,602 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 82,070 miles

Front wiper blades yellow wear indicator activated

Offside Rear tyre cracking at sidewalls and in tread

Rear main suspension subframe corroded

rear coil springs corroded

top up coolant message on dash

Pass 8 Aug 2024 80,410 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

coolant warning on dash

exhaust clamp cracked but not likely to become attached

Pass 17 Aug 2023 78,216 miles

Coolant warning on dash, level ok.

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 17 Aug 2022 75,380 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Fail 17 Aug 2022 75,380 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 12 Aug 2021 71,709 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 68,542 miles

Front wiper blades smear screen slightly and yellow sticker

Nearside Front Lower castor arm ball joint boot slightly damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2019 66,084 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 3 Aug 2018 61,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Fail 31 Jul 2018 61,018 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 55,877 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

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

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

Nearside Front parking lamp inop

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 26 Jul 2016 48,813 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At flexi union. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At flexi union. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At flexi union. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At flexi union. (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Fail 26 Jul 2016 48,813 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At flexi union. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At flexi union. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At flexi union. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At flexi union. (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 41,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 36,475 miles

brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 31,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 23,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 18,787 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn unevenly on its inner and outer edges. Both nearside tyres are worn unevenly on their outer edges (stepped tread tyres).

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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L888 DCS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L888 DCS, 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

How do I check the history of L888 DCS?

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What year was L888 DCS registered?

L888 DCS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is L888 DCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 DCS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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