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LB57 VCZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,484 mi
Last recorded145,484 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 VCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 145,484 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 144,879 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 144,879 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 140,532 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 140,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 131,784 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 121,910 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 121,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 114,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes and other pipes covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 114,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes and other pipes covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 106,873 miles

front tyres worn uneven

rear diff oil leak o/s drive shaft seal

Fail 12 Feb 2019 106,873 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front tyres worn uneven

rear diff oil leak o/s drive shaft seal

Pass 15 Feb 2018 97,927 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2018 97,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catching plastic inner wing (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2017 85,435 miles

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 25 Jan 2017 85,436 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear lower joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 19 Feb 2016 71,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 245/40r17w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 54,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2015 54,897 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 39,450 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 23,942 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 14,347 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 8,623 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 8,248 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 VCZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB57 VCZ, 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 VCZ registered?

LB57 VCZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 February 2008.

Is LB57 VCZ safe to buy?

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