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LR08 GVM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,699 mi
Last recorded138,699 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 GVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 138,699 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 115,316 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 101,321 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing around outer tread, going bald

Offside Front tyre just starting to scrub around outer tread. 225/45/17

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 101,321 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing around outer tread, going bald

Offside Front tyre just starting to scrub around outer tread. 225/45/17

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 95,640 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 86,861 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s&n/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing around outer tread 225/45/17

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 79,219 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 79,209 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 74,440 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 74,431 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 66,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 58,407 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 49,777 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2016 40,320 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 28,928 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2014 17,450 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 15,724 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 13,967 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2011 12,019 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 GVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LR08 GVM, 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 GVM registered?

LR08 GVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LR08 GVM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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