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LS08 EFX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

113,401 mi
Last recorded113,401 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 EFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 113,401 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 107,876 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 101,259 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 101,259 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 96,621 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

O/S mirror glass discoloured

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 96,621 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

O/S mirror glass discoloured

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

Pass 14 May 2020 93,039 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

O/S/F tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2020 93,039 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust bracket broken

O/S/F tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 87,328 miles

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 83,848 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 83,848 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 May 2017 76,845 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 76,720 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise condition of exhaust

advise engine covers, under trays and sill covers

Pass 21 Mar 2016 66,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 66,276 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 60,538 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 60,538 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 54,829 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 48,099 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 48,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 27,593 miles

engine under cover fited

Fail 7 Mar 2011 27,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine under cover fited

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 EFX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LS08 EFX, 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 EFX registered?

LS08 EFX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is LS08 EFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 EFX shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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