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LO08 GEU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

209,875 mi
Last recorded209,875 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 GEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 209,875 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns&os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns&os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in rack, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Nov 2023 209,462 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 209,458 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre pressure slightly low ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 207,039 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring view of underside componants

Pass 29 Jul 2020 195,877 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 187,927 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 187,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 180,757 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 180,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BULB FITTED INCORRECTLY (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working DOOR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ABOVE REAR AXLE MARKED YELLOW (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing canvass marked yellow (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing ONE NUT MISSING OFF ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2017 158,113 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 May 2017 158,113 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 130,600 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 109,250 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 90,291 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)

Pass 29 May 2013 67,253 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 48,527 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 41,186 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 41,186 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 37,896 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 37,869 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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LO08 GEU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LO08 GEU, 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 LO08 GEU registered?

LO08 GEU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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