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LG58 BND

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

136,126 mi
Last recorded136,126 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 BND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 136,126 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2026 136,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 119,054 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 113,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 108,139 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 108,132 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing broken (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 104,325 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 101,354 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 99,169 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 99,169 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 93,629 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 93,629 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 83,515 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 83,515 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 75,100 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 75,100 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 68,397 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 60,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 51,848 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 44,485 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 44,485 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 37,097 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 37,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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LG58 BND is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LG58 BND, 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 LG58 BND registered?

LG58 BND is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is LG58 BND safe to buy?

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