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LS08 TLV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

69,193 mi
Last recorded69,193 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 69,193 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 67,807 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 65,987 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 64,715 miles

corrosion forming on brake pipes

Pass 11 Mar 2022 63,329 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 61,974 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 61,314 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 58,925 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 56,653 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 53,438 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 45,851 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 38,856 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,750 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 32,750 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 25,038 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 20,432 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 16,841 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 TLV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 TLV, 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 TLV registered?

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

Is LS08 TLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 TLV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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