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LM57 TJY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,298 mi
Last recorded115,298 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 115,298 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 115,000 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 112,606 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 104,928 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))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 97,304 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 94,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 93,070 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED RESTICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 2 Jul 2018 91,617 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED RESTICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 3 May 2017 89,248 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 80,741 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 80,740 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge - advise to replace

Pass 4 Sep 2015 66,961 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 57,720 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 47,666 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outer edge

tracking needs checking

Pass 21 Sep 2012 38,204 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2011 29,998 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 29,867 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 22,827 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 TJY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TJY, 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 TJY registered?

LM57 TJY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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