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LS08 EFY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,803 mi
Last recorded152,803 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 152,803 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted at time of test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre 3/4 mm tread

windscreen has a chip outside of drivers view

Pass 4 Apr 2018 142,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch area at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 142,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch area at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 126,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch area at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 126,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch area at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch area at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 110,136 miles

Windscreen chipped

Fail 14 Mar 2016 110,126 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 R17 91Y (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Mar 2015 90,710 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 90,710 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 79,590 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 66,724 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,839 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,066 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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LS08 EFY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EFY, 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 EFY registered?

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

Is LS08 EFY safe to buy?

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