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LM57 DSE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,824 mi
Last recorded163,824 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 DSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 163,824 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear/ both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear/ both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear boot damage

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

front to rear underbody tray fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2022 151,116 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (o/s and n/s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 133,400 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 133,384 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 121,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 121,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 103,223 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 103,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working bottom right of lamp (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 99,832 miles

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 95,850 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 95,850 miles

Side repeater not working o/s/f (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre -outer sidewall perished

Pass 16 Aug 2016 91,142 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 85,869 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 84,045 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 77,094 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 71,162 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 65,785 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 58,747 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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LM57 DSE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM57 DSE, 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 LM57 DSE registered?

LM57 DSE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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