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LL58 PZA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,353 mi
Last recorded146,353 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL58 PZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 146,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2026 146,353 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 139,063 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 139,063 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 131,733 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2024 131,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 106,971 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2023 106,971 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 93,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2022 93,413 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Road wheel fixing missing NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 93,398 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 76,896 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 76,740 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected sound system in luggage compartment and wiring in n/s front foot-well and jamming in door (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear exhaust box changed and evidence of modifications to center silencer (8.1.1 (a))

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

light intensity reduced n/s o/s rear upper position lights due to product on lens

Pass 6 Nov 2017 69,397 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 59,752 miles

advise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

Fail 4 Jan 2017 59,752 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 44,877 miles

2 x rear tyres worn to 1.6 mm

Pass 16 Dec 2014 41,277 miles

slight cracking around both rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 11 Dec 2013 37,791 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 34,589 miles

lower engine/body/sill/covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2011 24,639 miles

Lower engine/body/sill/covers fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2011 24,016 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower engine/body/sill/covers fitted

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 PZA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PZA, 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 LL58 PZA registered?

LL58 PZA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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