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LT08 LWS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

41,363 mi
Last recorded41,363 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 LWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 41,363 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 38,542 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 35,655 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 34,084 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 31,220 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 31,215 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 28,113 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 26,216 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 24,636 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 23,299 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 21,616 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 19,458 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 17,203 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 14,661 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 12,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 10,671 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 8,472 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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LT08 LWS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc 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 LT08 LWS, 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 LT08 LWS registered?

LT08 LWS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is LT08 LWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT08 LWS 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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