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LM08 SBO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,636 mi
Last recorded85,636 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 SBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 85,636 miles

Front Lower NSF and OSF anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers starting to perish

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OSF lower (rear arm) ball joint has play (ADVISE REPLACEMENT) Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 84,377 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm(rear) ball joint has play(chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 83,195 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 78,774 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 76,731 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s rear brake pipe corroded(solid pipe to flexi pipe)(chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 75,342 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 73,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torsion arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torsion arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 71,503 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 70,012 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 67,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Poly belt tensioner worn

Pass 28 Apr 2015 60,922 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 54,901 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 50,765 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 46,879 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2011 41,797 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 SBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SBO, 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 SBO registered?

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

Is LM08 SBO safe to buy?

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