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LR08 PTX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,541 mi
Last recorded76,541 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 PTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 76,541 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 76,312 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 75,356 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 73,763 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 71,871 miles

Offside Front Exhaust bracket fractured

Fail 7 Oct 2021 71,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Exhaust bracket fractured

Pass 5 Oct 2020 70,376 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2020 70,376 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose hand break pedel (1.1.2 (c))

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2019 67,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 66,346 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 63,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link dust cover (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 60,043 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 52,025 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 52,025 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 43,937 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 33,656 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 26,003 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 18,309 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 PTX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PTX, 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 PTX?

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What year was LR08 PTX registered?

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

Is LR08 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 PTX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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