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LM57 TFK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,981 mi
Last recorded91,981 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 91,981 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket fractured and detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x by fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 87,937 miles

Front exhaust bracket fractured

Headlight beam images weak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 87,937 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front exhaust bracket fractured

Headlight beam images weak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 85,282 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

drivers side mirror glass discoloured

front exhaust hanger bracket corroded and broken as marked

o/s/f/tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Nov 2021 85,280 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear as marked (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

drivers side mirror glass discoloured

front exhaust hanger bracket corroded and broken as marked

o/s/f/tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Nov 2020 82,507 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 80,782 miles

Both front tyres tread worn outer edges

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 80,782 miles

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

Both front tyres tread worn outer edges

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 76,755 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play steel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 76,755 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 R16 91W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust bracket broken

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play steel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 73,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement alloy (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement alloy (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 68,037 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 62,901 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 52,305 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 40,784 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 28,190 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 TFK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TFK, 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 TFK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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