MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,824 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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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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