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CA58 LBK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

231,427 mi
Last recorded231,427 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA58 LBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 231,427 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 220,518 miles

Handbrake efficiency on limit (16%)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 24 Jan 2025 220,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake efficiency on limit (16%)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2024 208,613 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 front and back (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 197,292 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner/outer edges

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside [Lower] Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 185,784 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges/tread depth getting low

Pass 13 Mar 2021 173,375 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 167,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged small bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 1 Apr 2019 158,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 150,203 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 139,835 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 139,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 132,551 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 127,737 miles

O/S/R rim repaired but ok at time of test

Slight buckle o/s/f inner rim

Slight freeplay front wheel bearings

Surface corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some underbody items

Pass 22 Sep 2014 114,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 95,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front discs worn and slightly lipped

Pass 27 Sep 2012 78,234 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

n/s/f tyre badly wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre 4mm

Fail 29 Sep 2011 58,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 58,597 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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CA58 LBK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CA58 LBK, 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 CA58 LBK registered?

CA58 LBK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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