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LS08 RUW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,183 mi
Last recorded145,183 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 RUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 145,183 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to nsr not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 6 Mar 2023 140,641 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2022 135,941 miles

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

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

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

child seats fitted to osr and nsr seats not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 2 Jan 2021 130,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

auxiliary drive belt perished / cracked

child seats fitted to rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

engine cover and under tray fitted to vehicle

Fail 2 Jan 2021 130,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

auxiliary drive belt perished / cracked

child seats fitted to rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

engine cover and under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Jan 2020 125,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 125,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2019 122,363 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 116,889 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 111,489 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism cover missing

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 99,904 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 87,155 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 71,621 miles

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

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

Unable to carry out full inspection due to under vehicle covers fitted.

Fail 24 Mar 2014 71,621 miles

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

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

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

Unable to carry out full inspection due to under vehicle covers fitted.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 60,646 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,649 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 36,906 miles

front wipers worn

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 RUW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RUW, 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 RUW registered?

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

Is LS08 RUW safe to buy?

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