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LS08 OEC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,157 mi
Last recorded91,157 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 OEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 91,157 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 27 Nov 2021 84,019 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 30 Nov 2020 78,573 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 15 May 2019 68,201 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 60,480 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

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

Fail 24 May 2018 60,480 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 52,182 miles

split on osr tyre inner side wall (cord not showing)

Pass 4 May 2016 38,650 miles

cut in offside front tyre sidewall (cord not showing)

Pass 29 May 2015 50,310 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 50,307 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 21,415 miles

nearside font Tyre sidewall slight damage

nearside rear Tyre tread centre worn low

offside front Tyre sidewall cut

Pass 9 Apr 2013 18,665 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 15,785 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 12,249 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 OEC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OEC, 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 OEC registered?

LS08 OEC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is LS08 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 OEC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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