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LS08 EGZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,563 mi
Last recorded111,563 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 EGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 111,563 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 111,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 111,167 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect bulb. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working door mirror unit damaged. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 103,585 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 78,217 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front damage recommend (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear tearing to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

advisory nearside front side repeater intermitent not working

Fail 20 Jul 2018 77,744 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested offside front (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front damage recommend (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear tearing to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

advisory nearside front side repeater intermitent not working

Pass 29 Apr 2017 58,873 miles

Offside Rear Inner Cv joint has a slight weap around metal cover

Pass 30 Apr 2016 56,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lateral arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front outer tyre shoulder has poor tread pattern

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 53,518 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 50,599 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,543 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 39,455 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 32,984 miles

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

Offside Front 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 EGZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EGZ, 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 EGZ registered?

LS08 EGZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is LS08 EGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 EGZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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