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LM57 OHA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,375 mi
Last recorded150,375 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 OHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 150,375 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is getting close to wear markers and has outer side wall damage

Nearside Rear tyre has outer side wall damage

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front top suspension mount has slight play

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge and has outer side wall damage

front to rear brake and fuel pipes covered by under trays

possible fuel leak under engine cover

rear exhaust heat shield broke on one side

Fail 9 Feb 2022 150,375 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is getting close to wear markers and has outer side wall damage

Nearside Rear tyre has outer side wall damage

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front top suspension mount has slight play

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge and has outer side wall damage

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front to rear brake and fuel pipes covered by under trays

possible fuel leak under engine cover

rear exhaust heat shield broke on one side

Pass 12 Feb 2021 137,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipes hidden by undertray

unable to check fuel smell and chuffing noise under bonnet due to engine cover

Fail 5 Feb 2021 137,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipes hidden by undertray

unable to check fuel smell and chuffing noise under bonnet due to engine cover

Pass 30 Jan 2020 127,424 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 127,424 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 115,372 miles

BOTH HEADLAMPS DETERIORATING AND LIGHT OUTPUT REDUCED.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Feb 2018 103,014 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges.

both headlights dim patterns.

Fail 5 Feb 2018 103,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre split on inner sidewall and worn to wear marker.

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges.

both headlights dim patterns.

Pass 7 Feb 2017 94,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 88,572 miles

cut in nearside front tyre

cut in nearside front tyre

Fail 8 Feb 2016 88,572 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

cut in nearside front tyre

cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2015 76,899 miles

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 66,071 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 12 Jan 2013 57,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

Pass 9 Jan 2012 48,521 miles

REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO TREAD LIMITS

front tyres wearing

Pass 6 Jan 2011 38,646 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 OHA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OHA, 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 OHA registered?

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

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