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LD58 LFY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,641 mi
Last recorded84,641 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 LFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 84,641 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 77,797 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 69,992 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 69,978 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 69,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2022 64,049 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 62,804 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 60,497 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 58,901 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 58,901 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 55,834 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 52,505 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 48,737 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 44,236 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 39,157 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 33,972 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front tyre cracking on shoulder

Pass 16 Oct 2012 27,983 miles

front brakediscs corroded and worn. not affecting brake efficiency yet but advise renewal soon

Pass 11 Oct 2011 24,598 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f lower linkarm rubber split

Fail 6 Oct 2011 24,598 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front fog lamps not emiting steady white light

n/s/f lower linkarm rubber split

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 LFY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LD58 LFY, 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 LD58 LFY registered?

LD58 LFY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2008.

Is LD58 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD58 LFY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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