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LN08 EFA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,218 mi
Last recorded82,218 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 EFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 82,218 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 78,182 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 73,847 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 68,727 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 68,727 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 64,563 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 61,140 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 55,449 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 55,449 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 50,719 miles

offside front inner sidelight not working

Fail 12 Mar 2018 50,685 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing locking bolt (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lense broken (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front inner sidelight not working

Pass 20 Mar 2017 44,258 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 35,125 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 28,421 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 28,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has damaged sidewall but cords are not exposed

Pass 17 Mar 2014 23,814 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 20,120 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 15,338 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 15,338 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2011 12,393 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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LN08 EFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LN08 EFA, 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 LN08 EFA registered?

LN08 EFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LN08 EFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN08 EFA shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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