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LG58 UDL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,371 mi
Last recorded141,371 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 UDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 141,371 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 141,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 136,524 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 127,732 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 117,117 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 112,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears corroded, just before replaced pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Nov 2021 112,350 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears corroded, just before replaced pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 106,285 miles

Upper and lower guards fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2019 101,099 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 101,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 95,449 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 95,447 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 85,851 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 78,145 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 78,145 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 70,778 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2014 62,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2014 62,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 45,645 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 26,132 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 26,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 19,290 miles

ns/f tyre wearing on outer edge, tread at 4mm

os/f tyre wearing on outer edge, tread at 4mm

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 UDL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UDL, 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 UDL registered?

LG58 UDL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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The MOT history for LG58 UDL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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