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CU58 LZL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,178 mi
Last recorded70,178 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU58 LZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 70,178 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 67,270 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 65,089 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 65,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 62,800 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 62,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 60,316 miles

washers partially blocked but still clearing the screen

Pass 2 Dec 2020 57,852 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 57,850 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 53,901 miles

Both front tyres perished/cracking

Both rear tyres perished/cracking

Washer jets partially blocked

Pass 24 May 2018 50,896 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 48,505 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 45,836 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 45,836 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 42,153 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 38,787 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 35,659 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear smooth on both edges and cracking between tread

Pass 28 Jul 2012 32,376 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 32,376 miles

Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 32,093 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 32,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CU58 LZL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CU58 LZL, 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 CU58 LZL registered?

CU58 LZL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is CU58 LZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU58 LZL shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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