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EA58 LGN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,898 mi
Last recorded112,898 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 112,898 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Also worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 103,793 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 102,170 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 102,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 94,854 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 94,854 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 87,849 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 87,846 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounts broken x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 81,042 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective metal bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight signs of wear/slight movement within the top mount assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Fail 8 Apr 2020 81,041 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced + lens broken (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective metal bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight signs of wear/slight movement within the top mount assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Pass 29 Mar 2019 74,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 74,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 70,812 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

mil light on

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2018 70,812 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

mil light on

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 64,365 miles

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

under trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2017 64,365 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2016 56,405 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2015 41,511 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 35,868 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 25,603 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 25,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 20,025 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 LGN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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