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LR08 XMV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,579 mi
Last recorded124,579 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 XMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 124,579 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 123,405 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 120,709 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 118,785 miles

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))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 93,521 miles

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

rear tyres on limit

Pass 22 Mar 2018 81,368 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 81,343 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 78,897 miles

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 ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 70,447 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 70,447 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 53,282 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 51,346 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 47,828 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 41,967 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,602 miles

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.

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 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.

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