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N8 LSB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

125,288 mi
Last recorded125,288 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 LSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 125,288 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side main centre pipe , rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 124,724 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 124,721 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 123,759 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2022 122,625 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 120,919 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 118,391 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 105,965 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 97,335 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 92,625 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 85,042 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 77,902 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 69,919 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 57,906 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 45,193 miles

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,254 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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N8 LSB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N8 LSB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N8 LSB?

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What year was N8 LSB registered?

N8 LSB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2008.

Is N8 LSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 LSB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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