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LM08 EBC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

32,093 mi
Last recorded32,093 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 EBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 32,093 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 32,016 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 31,973 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 31,900 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 31,857 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 31,852 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened hole in offside of sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 31,669 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 31,532 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 29,600 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 27,330 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 24,807 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 22,433 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2015 20,419 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 17,696 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 15,767 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 12,757 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 10,356 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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LM08 EBC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LM08 EBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM08 EBC registered?

LM08 EBC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is LM08 EBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 EBC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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