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LR08 GOH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

182,438 mi
Last recorded182,438 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 GOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 182,438 miles

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 182,372 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2024 172,850 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 166,453 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 166,427 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 159,179 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 159,179 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Mirror repeater inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 152,336 miles

Nearside Front fog light glass damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2021 152,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe near diff (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened rubber boot split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light glass damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 145,480 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 138,443 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 130,699 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 130,699 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front bottom rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 122,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 122,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front side light faults displayed on dash readout

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 114,779 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 105,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 96,782 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 96,782 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 88,794 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 73,462 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 54,037 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LR08 GOH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LR08 GOH, 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 LR08 GOH registered?

LR08 GOH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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