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LE57 EJX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

215,739 mi
Last recorded215,739 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 EJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 215,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward/centre most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward/centre most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 212,769 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward/centre most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward/centre most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2024 208,654 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward most (upper) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most (lower) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 208,654 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward most (upper) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most (lower) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 202,843 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 198,113 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Parking brake only just met performance,adjustment may be required.

Fail 19 Jan 2022 198,113 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake only just met performance,adjustment may be required.

Pass 25 Jan 2021 195,539 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2020 192,659 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2019 187,349 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2019 187,348 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2018 174,117 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 146,341 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 142,275 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 119,789 miles

Nearside front tyre has nick in rim protector

Offside front tyres edges slightly worn

Fail 15 Jan 2016 119,770 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre has nick in rim protector

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyres edges slightly worn

Pass 19 Jan 2015 106,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 89,444 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 70,353 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 55,293 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 43,489 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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LE57 EJX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 LE57 EJX, 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 LE57 EJX registered?

LE57 EJX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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