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L8 EYR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,268 mi
Last recorded46,268 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 EYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 46,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 45,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edges (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 45,485 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 44,860 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 44,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 43,366 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 42,413 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 42,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 40,465 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 38,808 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 36,998 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 34,417 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 29,759 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 25,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 25,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 22,394 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 18,665 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 13,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Sep 2011 13,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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L8 EYR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 L8 EYR, 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 L8 EYR registered?

L8 EYR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is L8 EYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 EYR 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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