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LL08 OBO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,358 mi
Last recorded105,358 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 OBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 105,358 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 103,683 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 101,098 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 96,992 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 92,523 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 90,084 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 90,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 87,914 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 80,092 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 80,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 71,516 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 62,723 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 37,359 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 50,253 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 42,024 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 36,594 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 31,066 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 23,868 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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LL08 OBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LL08 OBO, 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 LL08 OBO registered?

LL08 OBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is LL08 OBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL08 OBO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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