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LB08 BSU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

151,001 mi
Last recorded151,001 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 BSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 151,001 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2026 150,986 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 140,854 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 129,528 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 115,457 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 100,537 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 86,569 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2020 70,063 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 66,719 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 66,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2018 65,272 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 63,739 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 61,588 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 58,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn thin and lipped

front btake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2014 51,129 miles

Both front discs slightly lipped

Pass 20 Aug 2013 38,658 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 38,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 31,168 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 16,252 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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LB08 BSU 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 LB08 BSU, 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 LB08 BSU registered?

LB08 BSU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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The MOT history for LB08 BSU 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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