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LM57 FXZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

99,371 mi
Last recorded99,371 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 FXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 99,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 78,121 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 70,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2023 59,508 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 47,964 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 47,959 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 47,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 47,804 miles

brake pads all round wearing low! adv- REPLACE!

discs corroded - all round

engine mgt lamp on!

rear tyres close to limits!

under -trays obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jan 2016 46,929 miles

handbrake poor

management light on

pads worn

rear tyres worn centre tread

unable to assess some items/areas due to covers

Pass 13 Jan 2015 42,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Fail 13 Jan 2015 42,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 14 Jan 2014 38,875 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 33,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres on limit/bald inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2012 24,388 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 17,667 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 FXZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FXZ, 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 FXZ registered?

LM57 FXZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is LM57 FXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 FXZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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