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LS08 FKO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

160,838 mi
Last recorded160,838 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 FKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 160,838 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 160,837 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 148,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 138,613 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 128,838 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 119,621 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

Fail 6 Oct 2021 119,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

Pass 17 Oct 2020 109,724 miles

No recordable diesel smoke emissions noted

Pass 24 Jan 2020 106,253 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 99,735 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 94,805 miles

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2016 89,481 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 79,718 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 73,927 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 69,975 miles

handbrake pedal towards end of travel (requires adjusting)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 62,627 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 50,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FKO, 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 FKO registered?

LS08 FKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is LS08 FKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 FKO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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