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LB08 VFH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,045 mi
Last recorded84,045 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 VFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 84,045 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 80,104 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 80,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 75,991 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 75,730 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 71,369 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 66,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 62,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 55,835 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 50,063 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 50,063 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Offside rear tyre is correct size (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 43,583 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 39,515 miles

Offside Front tyre split on inner sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 35,089 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 35,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 30,670 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 30,670 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 25,816 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 25,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 71,243 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 18,250 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 VFH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LB08 VFH, 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 VFH registered?

LB08 VFH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is LB08 VFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB08 VFH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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