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LS08 TLN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

98,594 mi
Last recorded98,594 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 TLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 98,594 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 84,033 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 72,014 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 64,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tyres have slight sidewall damage

Pass 11 Feb 2021 60,977 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 60,898 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 59,583 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 58,340 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 56,233 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 50,565 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 42,395 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S Front & Rear tyres has cuts but not reached the cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 53,883 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,065 miles

N/S/F tyre has slight chunk on sidewall

O/S/F tyre has slight chunk on sidewall

Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,466 miles

front brake discs and pads getting low

n/s/f tyre tread getting low on outer edge

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 TLN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 TLN, 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 TLN registered?

LS08 TLN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is LS08 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 TLN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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