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LR08 XPG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,667 mi
Last recorded122,667 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 XPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 122,667 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Rear advised to adjust parking brake

Fail 4 Jul 2026 122,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Rear advised to adjust parking brake

Pass 18 Jun 2025 113,052 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 110,060 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 107,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 101,903 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above subframe going to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front and o/s/r brake backing plates corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 91,768 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 91,768 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (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))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 88,191 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 88,191 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 84,206 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 84,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 78,848 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 72,883 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 66,628 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 60,269 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 52,467 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 42,820 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 35,034 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,525 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 XPG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XPG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR08 XPG registered?

LR08 XPG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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