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LR08 XOK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,858 mi
Last recorded151,858 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 151,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, rubber bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, rubber bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 137,014 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

service (B) overdue msg illuminated

Fail 21 May 2019 136,726 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

service (B) overdue msg illuminated

Pass 25 May 2018 126,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

exhaust centre section slightly damaged

screen wash low

Pass 22 May 2017 115,810 miles

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

Nail in tyre NSR & OSR ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2017 115,810 miles

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

Nail in tyre NSR & OSR ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 102,881 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 102,881 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2015 86,138 miles

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

frt no plate cracked & discolour

rear no plate discolour

Pass 26 May 2015 86,138 miles

frt no plate cracked & discolour

rear no plate discolour

Pass 28 May 2014 69,602 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2013 54,053 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 42,076 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 26,373 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 XOK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XOK, 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 XOK registered?

LR08 XOK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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