2008 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · LR08 SVL
2008 Mercedes C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 139,951 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Mar 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,951 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR08 SVL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2023
- 139,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR08 SVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes C (LR08 SVL) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
LR08 SVL Mileage History
- 08/07/2022135,767 mi
- 08/07/2022135,768 mi+1 mi
- 01/07/2023139,951 mi+4,183 mi
- 01/07/2023139,951 mi
Average of roughly 4,266 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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