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LR08 PPV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,244 mi
Last recorded94,244 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 94,244 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipes corroding above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r rigid brake pipe corroded above brake hose,n/s/r rigid brake pipe corroded above brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 91,351 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 86,939 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 83,219 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 79,689 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 75,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 75,673 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 70,892 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 67,886 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 67,886 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 65,824 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 60,495 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 51,641 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 PPV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LR08 PPV?

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What year was LR08 PPV registered?

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

Is LR08 PPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 PPV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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