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LS08 RMX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,882 mi
Last recorded123,882 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 RMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 123,882 miles

Engine oil close to minimum

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under engine floor and sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect components or for potential corrosion or damage

Fail 24 Mar 2026 123,841 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil close to minimum

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under engine floor and sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect components or for potential corrosion or damage

Pass 24 Mar 2025 120,352 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 120,159 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Bottom Coil Has Broken Off (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm Lower Down On The Belt (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Bottom Coil Has Broken Off (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 117,042 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 111,787 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 111,787 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 103,417 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes - both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 103,416 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes - both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 96,078 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 88,098 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 79,339 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 79,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 68,780 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Jul 2018 68,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2017 52,797 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 52,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 39,398 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 35,747 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 35,747 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 32,836 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,140 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 26,753 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 24,147 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 RMX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RMX, 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 RMX registered?

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

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