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LG58 YJY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,734 mi
Last recorded59,734 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 YJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 59,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 59,734 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 57,890 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 57,890 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 55,598 miles

both front tyres have cuts in outer walls

metal brake pipes rusting front and rear

Pass 28 Sep 2022 53,992 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 53,992 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 52,277 miles

metal brake pipes at rear starting to rust

nearside and offside front metal brake pipes to flex hoses rusting

Fail 1 Oct 2021 52,276 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

metal brake pipes at rear starting to rust

nearside and offside front metal brake pipes to flex hoses rusting

Pass 15 Jul 2020 50,916 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 48,977 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 46,456 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2017 43,292 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2017 43,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 40,344 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 36,783 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 32,522 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 28,374 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 23,465 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 17,438 miles

large cuts on inside of n/s/f tyre

large cuts on inside of n/s/r tyre

large cuts on inside of o/s/f tyre

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 YJY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LG58 YJY, 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 YJY registered?

LG58 YJY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is LG58 YJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG58 YJY shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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