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L888 TRR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,722 mi
Last recorded75,722 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 TRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 75,722 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 75,717 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 75,636 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 75,196 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 74,031 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 71,011 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 69,828 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 66,231 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 63,396 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 63,396 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 59,813 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 59,813 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 57,199 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 48,869 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres low treads/Continental/235/30ZR19/extra wide

Fail 12 Jun 2013 48,869 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres low treads/Continental/235/30ZR19/extra wide

brake fluid level down

Pass 22 Jun 2012 42,226 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 42,141 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 34,884 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs vent holes blocked on inner face and worn

Pass 26 Jan 2011 32,741 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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L888 TRR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TRR, 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 L888 TRR registered?

L888 TRR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is L888 TRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 TRR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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