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LR08 XRA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

184,740 mi
Last recorded184,740 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 184,740 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 184,739 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn all marked with chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 164,040 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 163,854 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2022 145,385 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 145,385 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2020 133,214 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 124,297 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 115,201 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

emissions to weak to record

Pass 29 Aug 2017 108,839 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 99,536 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 90,135 miles

EMISSIONS TO WEAK TO RECORD

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 80,445 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 73,183 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 61,531 miles

unable to carry out full under neath check plastic covers front centre rear

Pass 8 Mar 2011 48,187 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 XRA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XRA, 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 XRA registered?

LR08 XRA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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