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LS08 OEF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,424 mi
Last recorded71,424 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 71,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm, front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material no leaks found at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm, front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 69,433 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged driven flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 65,818 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 59,764 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 54,271 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 49,692 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 43,247 miles

under tray fitted to vehicle some testable items unable to see

Pass 5 Jun 2018 36,670 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 36,661 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 32,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205-55-16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205-55-16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 32,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205-55-16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205-55-16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 30,115 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 30,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 27,815 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 25,254 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 20,004 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 12,767 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 9,231 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 OEF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OEF, 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 OEF registered?

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

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