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LM57 JWV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

179,190 mi
Last recorded179,190 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 179,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 179,176 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 169,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 167,016 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 167,016 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 162,629 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 149,452 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 133,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 123,861 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 110,836 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 99,558 miles

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

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.

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 JWV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 JWV, 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 JWV registered?

LM57 JWV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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