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LM57 OGN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

61,915 mi
Last recorded61,915 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 OGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 61,915 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 58,235 miles

Rear Exhaust box Rusted

Fail 7 Apr 2025 58,234 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust box Rusted

Pass 30 Mar 2024 54,016 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 50,627 miles

Nearside 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 19 Jan 2021 39,124 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 38,137 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 36,625 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 35,583 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 34,512 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 32,845 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 30,568 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 28,041 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 25,280 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 22,877 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 20,199 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 OGN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OGN, 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 OGN registered?

LM57 OGN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is LM57 OGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 OGN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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