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LR08 GSO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,227 mi
Last recorded153,227 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 GSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 153,227 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 147,768 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 142,040 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 142,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 136,736 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 130,690 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 122,021 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 122,021 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 110,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 110,261 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 98,892 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 85,828 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 74,030 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 57,984 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 57,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LR08 GSO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GSO, 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 GSO registered?

LR08 GSO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LR08 GSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 GSO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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