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LJ58 RFF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,142 mi
Last recorded86,142 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 RFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 86,142 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2023 86,142 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 85,124 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 72,192 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 72,191 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 52,765 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 47,146 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 46,784 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 46,784 miles

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 40,652 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 35,500 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 28,400 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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LJ58 RFF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc 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 LJ58 RFF, 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 LJ58 RFF registered?

LJ58 RFF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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