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EA58 LGL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

168,825 mi
Last recorded168,825 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 LGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 168,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 166,004 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 166,004 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 164,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 158,037 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 150,240 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 142,285 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 135,174 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 128,304 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre cut on tread but no cords exposed

Fail 23 Dec 2013 120,648 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 120,648 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 112,511 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 97,130 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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EA58 LGL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EA58 LGL, 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 EA58 LGL registered?

EA58 LGL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2008.

Is EA58 LGL safe to buy?

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