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LG08 EFB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,680 mi
Last recorded96,680 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 EFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 96,680 miles

Both front fog lights inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall worn possibly driven on flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake wear sensor wire damaged warning on dashboard

Fail 8 Jun 2026 96,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front fog lights inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall worn possibly driven on flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake wear sensor wire damaged warning on dashboard

Pass 15 May 2025 83,649 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 83,648 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2024 81,965 miles

All tyres cracked/perished

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 79,815 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 77,031 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 74,311 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 74,125 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 72,860 miles

N/S/F lower front suspension arm bush is perished/worn resulting in movement

O/S/F lower front suspension arm bush is perished/won resulting in movement

Pass 25 Jan 2019 67,278 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 62,210 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 62,210 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 56,380 miles

225/40/18 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND DASMAGED

Fail 29 Dec 2016 56,380 miles

225/40/18 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND DASMAGED

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 51,126 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 45,520 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,677 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,909 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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LG08 EFB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc 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 LG08 EFB, 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 LG08 EFB registered?

LG08 EFB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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