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LB57 XFW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,643 mi
Last recorded93,643 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 XFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 93,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 93,642 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 81,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 70,453 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 70,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 59,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 50,590 miles

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

nearside front suspension creak

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 18 Jan 2022 50,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front suspension creak

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2021 41,790 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 33,518 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 32,964 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 32,003 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 30,442 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 29,495 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 27,312 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 24,488 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 20,764 miles

all four tyres perished

Fail 7 Jan 2013 20,763 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres perished

Pass 19 Jan 2012 17,561 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 14,757 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 14,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 XFW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XFW, 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

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What year was LB57 XFW registered?

LB57 XFW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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The MOT history for LB57 XFW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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