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LM57 UKG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,622 mi
Last recorded81,622 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 UKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 81,622 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 81,613 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 10 Feb 2025 70,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (Forward Arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (Forward Arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 66,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 66,066 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing Red Side Light Portion (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 61,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 61,613 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor Broken Link (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 57,860 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 57,200 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 53,589 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 51,680 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 46,042 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 46,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 41,492 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 41,491 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 37,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 21 Oct 2016 37,504 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 23 Oct 2015 34,108 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 34,107 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 30,657 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 25,812 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 20,265 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 17,495 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 15,290 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 UKG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UKG, 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 UKG registered?

LM57 UKG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is LM57 UKG safe to buy?

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