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LM08 RXP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,974 mi
Last recorded150,974 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 150,974 miles

nearside rear passenger door latched closed.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

one offside rear sidelight inop

Pass 25 Nov 2021 140,301 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 136,042 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 131,622 miles

All rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded (close to failure )

Control arm bushes deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front arb link dust covers deteriorated

Offside front metal brake pipe heavily corroded

Offside rear tyre heavily

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2019 131,622 miles

All rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded (close to failure )

Control arm bushes deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front arb link dust covers deteriorated

Offside front metal brake pipe heavily corroded

Offside rear tyre heavily

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 127,297 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 117,118 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 106,185 miles

fix airbag problem

Pass 23 Mar 2015 94,463 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 84,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 84,327 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 75,843 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 75,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 67,773 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,675 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 RXP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RXP, 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 RXP registered?

LM08 RXP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is LM08 RXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 RXP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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