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LM57 SWV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,053 mi
Last recorded115,053 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 115,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 107,990 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 107,990 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 105,543 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 101,329 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 101,329 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 92,560 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 92,560 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2020 89,245 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 85,294 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 81,430 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 76,222 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 71,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 66,550 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 66,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 32,894 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 51,990 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 46,398 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 34,385 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 SWV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SWV, 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 SWV registered?

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

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The MOT history for LM57 SWV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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