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LM57 OZV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

15,692 mi
Last recorded15,692 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 OZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 15,692 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 15,416 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 15,040 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 14,852 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 14,497 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 14,286 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 14,010 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 12,416 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 11,186 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 11,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking /deteriorated

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front tyre cracking / deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking / deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2016 9,900 miles

nearside front, offside front & nearside rear tyres cracking / deteriorated

Pass 31 Dec 2014 8,735 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated / perished

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre slightly cracking / deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2014 7,810 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

offside front and nearside rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Oct 2012 6,225 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 4,918 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 OZV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OZV, 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 OZV registered?

LM57 OZV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2008.

Is LM57 OZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 OZV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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