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LD57 LSD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,658 mi
Last recorded95,658 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 LSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 95,658 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2025 91,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 86,860 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 81,531 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 81,253 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 78,419 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 75,158 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 72,880 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 68,594 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 68,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 65,358 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 61,883 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 59,012 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2015 56,258 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 45,586 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 45,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 37,318 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 37,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres perrished across tread area

Pass 27 Oct 2011 26,670 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 26,670 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2010 16,803 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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LD57 LSD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel 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 LD57 LSD, 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 LD57 LSD registered?

LD57 LSD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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The MOT history for LD57 LSD 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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