MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,579 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front also slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
rear tyres on limit
Central Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Wheel bolt(s) missing all 4 wheel bolts missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Oil leak ()
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LR08 XMV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 XMV, 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 XMV registered?
LR08 XMV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2008.
Is LR08 XMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for LR08 XMV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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