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LS08 EEW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

127,133 mi
Last recorded127,133 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 EEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 127,133 miles

n/s side repeater lens damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2025 123,893 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 121,029 miles

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

n/s side repeater slight damage

Fail 18 Jun 2024 120,881 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

n/s side repeater slight damage

Pass 23 Jun 2023 116,888 miles

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

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

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

n/s side repeater lens slight damage

Pass 28 Jun 2022 112,888 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 110,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 108,887 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 107,168 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 104,226 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

full undertray fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2017 96,854 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly outer edges

rear tyres slightly cracked outer sidewall

Pass 17 Aug 2016 91,191 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly outer edges

Pass 14 Aug 2015 85,361 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 79,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 77,345 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 77,345 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 70,448 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 63,164 miles

brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,364 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 48,364 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LS08 EEW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LS08 EEW, 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 LS08 EEW registered?

LS08 EEW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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