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LM57 DWX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

176,550 mi
Last recorded176,550 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 176,550 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 169,490 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2024 169,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of wear to outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 161,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 147,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 147,699 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 136,285 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 127,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

metal in the o/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre is badly worn to the inner edge and is starting to blister

Fail 4 Aug 2020 127,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached suspension arm securing nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached suspension arm inner bolt loose with nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

metal in the o/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre is badly worn to the inner edge and is starting to blister

Pass 26 Aug 2019 117,036 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine cover & under trays fitted front to rear

Rear under body covered with heavy under seal

Fail 15 Aug 2019 116,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test on passenger seat (3.1 (a) (ii))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 109,331 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 109,331 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2017 106,587 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 103,661 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 103,661 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2015 99,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise adjust parking brake

corrosion on o/s front brake pipe advise replacement

nail in o/s front tyre

rear brake discs are worn and corroded

rear tyres are worn to 2mm advise replacement

Pass 30 May 2014 95,581 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 May 2014 95,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2013 87,996 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 81,239 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 79,988 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 61,912 miles

Offside Rear 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.

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 DWX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LM57 DWX, 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 DWX registered?

LM57 DWX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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