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LB57 VCF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

83,020 mi
Last recorded83,020 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 VCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 83,020 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 80,908 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 79,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 76,491 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 73,772 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 72,092 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Feb 2020 70,131 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 67,012 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 64,319 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 60,328 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 55,848 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 51,362 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 51,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 46,756 miles

N/S/F tyre balding on outer shoulder.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2013 41,595 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 34,528 miles

offside front tyre is wearing on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2011 27,865 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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LB57 VCF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VCF, 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 LB57 VCF registered?

LB57 VCF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 February 2008.

Is LB57 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB57 VCF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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