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LM08 EBU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,807 mi
Last recorded114,807 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 EBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 114,807 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 114,287 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 106,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 95,095 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 82,880 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 80,943 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 80,940 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 74,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 71,163 miles

Front under-tray loose but not likely to become detached, securing bolts loose. Needs tightening.

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked. Not affecting light output at this time. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Middle/rear mount missing. Not likely to become detached. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 65,679 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 58,723 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 58,723 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 53,207 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 43,648 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 39,393 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 30,652 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 24,265 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 19,072 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 EBU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EBU, 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 LM08 EBU registered?

LM08 EBU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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