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LM57 OYP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,990 mi
Last recorded176,990 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 OYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 176,990 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 171,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2019 171,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2018 159,290 miles

Central Plastic covers fitted to the underside unable to see components

Pass 3 Jun 2017 147,766 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 147,054 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 147,054 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 146,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2016 146,403 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 130,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 120,718 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear pads wearing

Fail 8 Nov 2013 120,716 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear pads wearing

Pass 6 Nov 2012 101,691 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/side front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear middle seat belt buckle lying below stop

Pass 3 Nov 2011 79,794 miles

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 31 Jan 2011 69,155 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 69,155 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 OYP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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