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LM57 TGX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

246,342 mi
Last recorded246,342 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 TGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2021 246,342 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 223,209 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 216,320 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 216,320 miles

Central Rear Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (7.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 119,051 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 199,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 170,641 miles

covers fitted to floor pans inspection restricted

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some component

Fail 12 Jul 2017 170,641 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake imbalance of 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating mirror indicator (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

covers fitted to floor pans inspection restricted

engine oil level close to min mark

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some component

Pass 28 Jul 2016 148,544 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre cut on outer wall close to cords

Pass 14 Jul 2015 133,826 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Fail 14 Jul 2015 133,826 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 9 May 2014 103,398 miles

engine oil low

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

n/s/r baby seat fitted

Pass 30 May 2013 76,392 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,426 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 26,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake disc's slightly worn

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 TGX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 TGX, 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 TGX registered?

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

Is LM57 TGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 TGX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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