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LS08 RHE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,934 mi
Last recorded157,934 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 RHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 157,934 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 157,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 151,954 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material majority of pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded near front facing mounting may have other hidden corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 151,944 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended belt will not secure into anchor (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded/holed near front facing mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material majority of pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded near front facing mounting may have other hidden corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 130,294 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 112,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 112,399 miles

Driver's seat insecure both front bolts loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposes cords when opened (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high done -PRS'd (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 99,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement as marked in white (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords within treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 95,584 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 87,316 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 Jun 2019 83,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 78,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jun 2018 78,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jul 2017 71,434 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 64,098 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 55,416 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 55,415 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 53,734 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 53,734 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 47,425 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 41,651 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 41,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 36,116 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,700 miles

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

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 RHE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RHE, 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 RHE registered?

LS08 RHE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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