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LFZ 1558

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

191,670 mi
Last recorded191,670 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFZ 1558
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 191,670 miles

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

Front Bumper slightly damaged

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side skirts/ sill covers fitted.

Fail 9 Dec 2021 191,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater missing wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outter sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 171,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 171,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 155,181 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 147,281 miles

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s n/s (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

tps warning on

Fail 18 Sep 2018 147,281 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s n/s mains from n/s/r lower inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear honeycomb (0.1 (d))

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s n/s (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

tps warning on

Fail 3 Sep 2018 147,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working indicator comes on instead of fog lamp (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fractured four cracks (inside of the rim) (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view drivers and passengers (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bulb failure lamp illuminated

nearside and offside front tyre outer side walls damaged slightly

nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged slightly

tyre pressure lamp indicating an under-inflated tyre

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Aug 2018 146,817 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 134,724 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 129,481 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 121,477 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 121,477 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 115,113 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 115,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2013 108,767 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 98,940 miles

n/s/f tyre scuffed

Fail 24 Feb 2012 98,935 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre scuffed

Pass 28 Feb 2011 74,699 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

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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LFZ 1558 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 LFZ 1558, 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 LFZ 1558 registered?

LFZ 1558 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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