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LS08 EJE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,390 mi
Last recorded95,390 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 EJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 95,390 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 91,289 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 86,505 miles

Nearside Front chassis has slight corrosion

osr coil spring corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2024 86,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front chassis has slight corrosion

osr coil spring corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2023 80,968 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides highly corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 77,348 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides in wheel arches highly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 73,934 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 71,584 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 71,583 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 67,026 miles

some rust in brake pipes

Pass 20 Feb 2018 62,801 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 58,069 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 52,939 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 47,571 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 42,214 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 35,934 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2013 35,932 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,513 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 24,466 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 EJE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EJE, 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 EJE registered?

LS08 EJE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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