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LR08 XFE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,522 mi
Last recorded180,522 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 XFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 180,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 169,660 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 165,810 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 165,810 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 163,435 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear into flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 May 2022 163,435 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear into flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 158,241 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 151,616 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog lamp damaged.

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

cover sills fitted (inspection)

Pass 23 Mar 2019 143,565 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively near excessive. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 131,092 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 121,616 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 105,934 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 94,061 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 77,669 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 72,833 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 72,833 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 69,836 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,950 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 XFE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 XFE, 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 XFE registered?

LR08 XFE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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