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LB57 JKU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,166 mi
Last recorded84,166 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 JKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 84,166 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 83,693 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 83,654 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 83,630 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 83,451 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 82,964 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mainruns at rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 81,892 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 78,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 78,889 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 58,852 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged Buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 52,696 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 46,792 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 41,708 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 35,606 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 28,566 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 23,604 miles

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

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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LB57 JKU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LB57 JKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LB57 JKU?

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What year was LB57 JKU registered?

LB57 JKU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is LB57 JKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB57 JKU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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