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LS08 RLO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,578 mi
Last recorded74,578 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 RLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 74,578 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper and lower rubbers splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Sep 2025 71,725 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 69,550 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 66,698 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 64,397 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 64,395 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 61,246 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip within limits (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 57,425 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 57,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 54,008 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 16 May 2018 50,276 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 45,457 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 39,832 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 33,721 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 28,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2014 28,447 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 23,891 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 23,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,216 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 13,940 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 RLO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RLO, 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 RLO registered?

LS08 RLO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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