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LT08 LXL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,112 mi
Last recorded28,112 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 28,112 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2025 27,565 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 27,124 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 26,536 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 24,108 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 23,847 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 23,609 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 23,609 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 23,370 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 23,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 21,619 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 20,477 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 18,085 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 15,059 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 12,292 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 9,549 miles

N/S/F Tyre tread worn low on outer edge

Fail 21 Feb 2012 9,549 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F Tyre tread worn low on outer edge

Pass 10 Feb 2011 7,187 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 LXL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LXL, 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 LXL registered?

LT08 LXL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is LT08 LXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT08 LXL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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