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LR08 XNP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,657 mi
Last recorded163,657 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 XNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 163,657 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 149,049 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 27 Jun 2022 149,049 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 22 Jun 2021 133,483 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 122,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 30 Apr 2019 115,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 110,409 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 103,333 miles

plastic under covers fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 94,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 86,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 77,029 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 77,020 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 67,318 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 67,318 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 63,539 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 54,926 miles

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

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 XNP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XNP, 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 XNP registered?

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

Is LR08 XNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 XNP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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