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LR08 XOA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

145,466 mi
Last recorded145,466 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 145,466 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 145,437 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 143,696 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 143,021 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm legal limit is 1.6mm and tyre has slight age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 137,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertray fitted and engine cover obscuring and component's

Fail 5 Jul 2023 137,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertray fitted and engine cover obscuring and component's

Pass 4 Jul 2022 133,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertray and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Jul 2022 133,473 miles

Offside Front Inner Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Possible from connecter (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertray and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jul 2021 129,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertray Fitted To Vehicle

Fail 6 Jul 2021 129,514 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertray Fitted To Vehicle

Pass 8 Jul 2020 125,808 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 120,887 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts in sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts in sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 120,887 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of 2, joint facing upwards. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts in sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts in sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 115,719 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 115,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 111,530 miles

Front brake disc wear.

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 111,530 miles

Front brake disc wear.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 106,889 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 106,889 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 102,424 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 96,012 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 95,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 86,700 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 77,300 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2011 69,287 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XOA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XOA, 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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LR08 XOA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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