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LR08 RZY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,860 mi
Last recorded98,860 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 RZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 98,860 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 93,318 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 83,594 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 75,789 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 69,396 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 63,666 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 58,438 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 54,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 50,311 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 50,311 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 45,983 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 40,500 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 40,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 5 May 2015 36,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 5 May 2015 36,289 miles

engine management light on

Pass 17 Mar 2014 30,494 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 17 Mar 2014 30,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine light on dash

nearside rear tyre has cuts to outer sidewall but not to cord

Pass 23 Mar 2013 26,065 miles

both rear tyres have cuts in outer walls

Pass 19 Mar 2012 21,651 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 16,051 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 RZY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RZY, 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

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What year was LR08 RZY registered?

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

Is LR08 RZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 RZY shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR08 RZY have outstanding finance?

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