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LS08 EFO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,151 mi
Last recorded125,151 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 125,151 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 26 Jun 2021 122,211 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 121,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2019 120,514 miles

Nearside Rear Outer 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))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 116,971 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 116,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 May 2017 113,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 106,430 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 91,913 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 78,972 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 63,787 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,488 miles

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

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

Near side front jacking pad missing

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 49,488 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Near side front jacking pad missing

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,364 miles

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

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

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 EFO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EFO, 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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LS08 EFO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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