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LS08 UXN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

207,082 mi
Last recorded207,082 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 UXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 207,082 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 207,078 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 203,196 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 203,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2023 197,399 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 188,132 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 180,518 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 175,935 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 165,063 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 145,907 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 131,818 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2016 130,055 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 116,207 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 116,207 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 97,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Mar 2014

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 81,205 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 12 Apr 2013 81,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 4 Apr 2012 63,878 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 63,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,967 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 44,967 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 UXN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UXN, 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 UXN registered?

LS08 UXN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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