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LT08 MRO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,630 mi
Last recorded79,630 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 MRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 79,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2025 51,335 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 47,424 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 45,510 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 44,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 5 Jan 2021 42,117 miles

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

Windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Jan 2020 38,866 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 31,001 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 25,570 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 19,239 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 12,134 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 11,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 11,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts on side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 10,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Bumper lower defuser insecure

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 8,062 miles

offside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall but not to ply or cords

offside front tyre perished but not to ply or cords

offside rear tyre has cut to outer sidewall but not to ply or cords

Fail 3 Sep 2013 8,062 miles

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

offside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall but not to ply or cords

offside front tyre perished but not to ply or cords

offside rear tyre has cut to outer sidewall but not to ply or cords

Fail 21 Aug 2012 6,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

several areas where sidewall damaged but no chords exposed on nearside front tyre.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 6,500 miles

several areas where sidewall damaged but no chords exposed on nearside front tyre.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 4,777 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 4,777 miles

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

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 MRO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MRO, 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 MRO registered?

LT08 MRO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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