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LS08 VBC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,911 mi
Last recorded115,911 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 VBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 115,911 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 115,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 98,860 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 98,860 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 90,666 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad slightly loose in carrier

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 90,656 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear curved arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad slightly loose in carrier

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 84,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 84,122 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2017 72,477 miles

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 12 Feb 2016 67,709 miles

Both rear tyres on approx. 4mm

Nearside Front tyre on approx. 4mm

Offside Front tyre on approx. 3mm 205 55 16 91v

Fail 12 Feb 2016 67,709 miles

Both rear tyres on approx. 4mm

Nearside Front tyre on approx. 4mm

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre on approx. 3mm 205 55 16 91v

Pass 18 Feb 2015 59,148 miles

both rear tyres edges wearing and below 2mm 205/55r16 91w

Pass 20 Feb 2014 51,963 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 41,127 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 41,127 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 29,964 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 23,702 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 23,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 VBC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 VBC, 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 VBC registered?

LS08 VBC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LS08 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 VBC shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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