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LO08 GSU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,509 mi
Last recorded166,509 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 GSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 166,509 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 160,901 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 154,003 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2022 144,299 miles

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

under trays fitted.

Fail 18 Nov 2022 144,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 30 Oct 2021 137,969 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face slight corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 134,653 miles

Offside Front brake disc inner face slightly corroded.

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Pass 7 May 2019 123,788 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Fail 4 May 2019 123,776 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Pass 19 May 2018 115,684 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 May 2018 115,684 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 May 2017 102,659 miles

all rear side lights slightly dim

Pass 18 May 2016 91,171 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2015 82,855 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 75,731 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 68,221 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 56,463 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,647 miles

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

both front tyres bald on inner edge

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 GSU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 LO08 GSU, 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 GSU registered?

LO08 GSU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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