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LS08 RLY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

171,592 mi
Last recorded171,592 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 RLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 171,592 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 154,971 miles

Low effort to nearside parking brake

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front foremost arm foremost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 154,971 miles

Low effort to nearside parking brake

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front foremost arm foremost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 140,396 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 137,097 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 137,097 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 135,264 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 135,264 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 120,403 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2019 120,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 104,298 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 May 2018 103,523 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 88,334 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 88,334 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 72,685 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 72,685 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 57,043 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 45,498 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 45,494 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 31,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 30,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 25,889 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 20,472 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 RLY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 RLY, 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 RLY registered?

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

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