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LT08 OSL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,611 mi
Last recorded111,611 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 111,611 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 82,199 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 82,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 78,073 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 78,073 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 73,850 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 66,242 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 66,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 59,279 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 59,279 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 54,293 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 54,292 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,519 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 35,602 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 35,602 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)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,096 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 OSL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LT08 OSL, 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 OSL registered?

LT08 OSL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LT08 OSL safe to buy?

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