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LS08 RVL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,981 mi
Last recorded136,981 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 RVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 136,981 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON limit centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play facing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 125,016 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 124,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2019 115,367 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 106,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight wear on the outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2017 97,593 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 88,459 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 88,456 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 81,463 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,125 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 5,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Two sets of registeration plates in boot also.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,155 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 32,126 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 RVL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RVL, 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 RVL registered?

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

Is LS08 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 RVL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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