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LR08 GPE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,003 mi
Last recorded165,003 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 GPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 165,003 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 147,319 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 131,812 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 125,877 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 114,060 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 103,668 miles

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

offside rear inner tail light not working

Fail 5 Jan 2012 103,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear inner tail light not working

Fail 7 Feb 2011 79,014 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 79,014 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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LR08 GPE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GPE, 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 GPE registered?

LR08 GPE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is LR08 GPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 GPE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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