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LM57 DSO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,410 mi
Last recorded121,410 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 DSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 121,410 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 117,643 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 115,753 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 110,595 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 May 2015 110,570 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2015 108,595 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 102,786 miles

all alloy wheels damaged

front wipers smearing screen

stone chips in front screen

Fail 16 Jan 2014 102,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all alloy wheels damaged

front wipers smearing screen

stone chips in front screen

Pass 12 Nov 2012 86,841 miles

front brake pads approx 50% worn

nearside front and rear road wheels slight inner rim damage

nearside front tyre slight outer side wall damage

Pass 19 Sep 2011 73,974 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 59,701 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DSO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DSO, 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 DSO registered?

LM57 DSO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is LM57 DSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 DSO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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