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LS08 RVK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,663 mi
Last recorded115,663 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 RVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 115,663 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 111,305 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 111,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 106,282 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Wipers slightly worn / deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2022 103,224 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 101,472 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 100,351 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 98,238 miles

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

Front Tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Feb 2018 94,412 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 92,296 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 88,860 miles

off side front tyre worn from edge

Pass 17 Jan 2015 84,304 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 80,411 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips on windscreen

Fail 18 Jan 2014 80,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 24 Dec 2012 75,834 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 63,514 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 32,813 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 48,195 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 RVK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RVK, 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 RVK registered?

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

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