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LL58 AJX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

130,000 mi
Last recorded130,000 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL58 AJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 130,000 miles

Central Rear exhaust box centre corridid

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi and o/side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front rack end has play

Fail 9 May 2026 130,000 miles

Central Rear exhaust box centre corridid

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi and o/side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front rack end has play

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 123,301 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 107,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 May 2024 107,417 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 18 May 2023 92,677 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 May 2023 92,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 80,770 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 80,770 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 75,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake effort imbalance

Fail 23 Jul 2021 75,644 miles

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

Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive wear in both front bottom (rear) suspension arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake effort imbalance

Pass 23 Jul 2020 67,414 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 64,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 64,293 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 54,587 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2017 54,587 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 43,273 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 43,273 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 38,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2015 38,261 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 32,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 32,881 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 27,815 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 18,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 18,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2011 17,426 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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LL58 AJX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 LL58 AJX, 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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LL58 AJX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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