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LR08 SVL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,951 mi
Last recorded139,951 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 SVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 139,951 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 139,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 135,768 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 135,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 131,209 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 131,205 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn cast iron (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 125,456 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

possible autobox leak

vital components underside not fully inspected due to covers

Pass 22 Aug 2019 118,314 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Aug 2019 118,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Aug 2018 108,574 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 108,574 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction displayed on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 104,747 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 91,595 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 91,085 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement wrong one fitted (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (2254517) (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 77,131 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2015 77,131 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 60,910 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre just on limit

Pass 22 Feb 2013 44,179 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 44,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 29,921 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 26,151 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 SVL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SVL, 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 SVL registered?

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

Is LR08 SVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 SVL shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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