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LS08 RWE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,881 mi
Last recorded104,881 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 RWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 104,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 89,865 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers seat back tilt lever inop

Pass 27 Sep 2018 78,591 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside of front windscreen has small stone chip

Offside Front jacking point block missing

Offside Front seat back tilt lever not working

Fail 20 Sep 2018 78,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside of front windscreen has small stone chip

Offside Front jacking point block missing

Offside Front seat back tilt lever not working

Pass 7 Sep 2017 66,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front jacking point block missing

Fail 6 Sep 2017 66,164 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

offside front jacking point block missing

Pass 19 Jul 2016 56,542 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 47,642 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 38,285 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 28,161 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 20,403 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 88,493 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 7,922 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 RWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel 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 RWE, 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 RWE registered?

LS08 RWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LS08 RWE 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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