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LM57 JVN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

173,532 mi
Last recorded173,532 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 JVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 173,532 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear n/s & o/s backplates corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2025 173,532 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached hub to strut bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear n/s & o/s backplates corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2025 170,873 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 167,440 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 163,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 157,808 miles

Offside Front Inner 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))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 157,752 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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 19 Feb 2021 151,804 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 147,341 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 137,308 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 121,301 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 121,268 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2017 104,387 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 104,387 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main onto rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main cross rear subframe (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 85,987 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 85,987 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 73,155 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 23 Jan 2014 62,144 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 50,345 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 42,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

minor damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Feb 2012 42,599 miles

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

minor damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2011 36,299 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 36,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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.

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 JVN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol 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 JVN, 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 JVN registered?

LM57 JVN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is LM57 JVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 JVN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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