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LM57 OYK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,287 mi
Last recorded77,287 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 OYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2026 77,287 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2025 72,863 miles

brake fluid possibly contaminated

Pass 23 Oct 2024 66,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 57,663 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 57,137 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 56,435 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x both slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 55,590 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 54,973 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 52,382 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 48,144 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 42,858 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 38,948 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 33,162 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 28,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2013 19,244 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 12,956 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 9,164 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 OYK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM57 OYK registered?

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

Is LM57 OYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 OYK shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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