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LD58 HBJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,488 mi
Last recorded146,488 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 HBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 146,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 129,066 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 129,066 miles

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

245/40-18

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 124,494 miles

hand brake effort on nearside rear only just met efficiency

nearside rear tyre very close to the legal limit inner tread

slight judder on nearside front brake

Fail 13 Jul 2021 124,494 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hand brake effort on nearside rear only just met efficiency

nearside rear tyre very close to the legal limit inner tread

slight judder on nearside front brake

Pass 7 Jul 2020 114,558 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 105,712 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 103,996 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner & outer treads

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 99,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 88,351 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 68,222 miles

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Nearside Front TYRE -HAS A CUT ON OUTER WALL NOT SHOWING CORDS AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS A CUT ON OUTER WALL -NOT SHOWING CORDS AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 4 Jun 2016 67,557 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Nearside Front TYRE -HAS A CUT ON OUTER WALL NOT SHOWING CORDS AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS A CUT ON OUTER WALL -NOT SHOWING CORDS AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 1 Jul 2015 55,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 55,818 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 49,585 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 41,022 miles

3 HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMPS NOT WORKING

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE CRACKES IN THE TREAD - 225/40ZR18

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

REAR TYRE SIZE 245/40ZR18

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 35,025 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 35,025 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2011 27,794 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 27,794 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LD58 HBJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LD58 HBJ, 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 LD58 HBJ registered?

LD58 HBJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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