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LS08 XKH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,158 mi
Last recorded188,158 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 188,158 miles

Central Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 188,158 miles

Central Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 188,122 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working on the mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both side (4.7.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 176,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 176,930 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 159,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays are fitted below vehicle

Pass 7 Jun 2021 149,489 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 145,118 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 145,118 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 139,279 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing areas both sides to all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre side wall damaged

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 27 Jun 2017 116,446 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 100,347 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 100,347 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 85,650 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 68,976 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 68,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 53,707 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 40,195 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 40,195 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 28,652 miles

1 x offside front side marker bulb inop

Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,313 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 28,313 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 XKH 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 63.6%.

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

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