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LM57 TKD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

203,877 mi
Last recorded203,877 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 TKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 203,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 197,341 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear handbrake cable attachment bracket detached

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe heavily under-sealed post repair, INSPECTION LIMITED

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

Uneven wear to offside front tyre , inner edge

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 197,308 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear handbrake cable attachment bracket detached

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Uneven wear to offside front tyre , inner edge

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 177,922 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 165,512 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 145,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside side repeater light output slightly low

Pass 18 Aug 2020 129,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.70 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.34 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 129,634 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear main, to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear main, to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front pin/bush , as per marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front pin/bush , as per marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.70 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.34 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 117,223 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 117,161 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 3.0 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 103,261 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 85,273 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 85,273 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 84,530 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 66,661 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 53,994 miles

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

slight freeplay in front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jan 2014 49,764 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 45,060 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 39,499 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 35,443 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 TKD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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