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LE57 EKA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,629 mi
Last recorded56,629 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 EKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 56,629 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front inner and rear brake discs heavily worn

Fail 19 Feb 2019 56,628 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front inner and rear brake discs heavily worn

Pass 15 Mar 2018 54,303 miles

front inner brake discs heavily worn

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 54,303 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front inner brake discs heavily worn

Pass 13 Mar 2017 43,398 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 35,934 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage, cords not exposed

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

Offside Front tyre has side wall damage, cords not exposed

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

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2015 28,957 miles

offside front tyre has weather cracks

Pass 14 Mar 2014 21,668 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyre outer side walls damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2014 21,621 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 17,993 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 15,613 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 12,311 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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LE57 EKA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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