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LM57 TFJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,169 mi
Last recorded100,169 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 TFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 100,169 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 95,971 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 87,992 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)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 87,334 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 9 Mar 2016 84,092 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,173 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 75,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 70,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill coveers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2012 66,736 miles

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

o/s/r tyre centre tread depth 3mm

Pass 4 Apr 2011 62,834 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 62,834 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 59,994 miles

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

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

offside front and nearside front tyres have uneven tread wear

Fail 6 Jan 2011 59,994 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside front and nearside front tyres have uneven tread wear

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 TFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 TFJ, 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 TFJ registered?

LM57 TFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is LM57 TFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 TFJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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