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LM57 YVP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,187 mi
Last recorded82,187 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 82,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 82,184 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 78,046 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 75,379 miles

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 4 Apr 2023 71,688 miles

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

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))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 68,939 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 68,432 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 63,487 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 61,795 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 61,795 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 58,143 miles

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

unable to see bases of rear coil springs

Fail 31 Mar 2017 58,143 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

unable to see bases of rear coil springs

Pass 5 Apr 2016 54,365 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 54,365 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 51,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2015 51,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 41,917 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 28,877 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 17,219 miles

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

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

n/s rear seat belt webbing frayed

Pass 31 Jan 2011 14,167 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 YVP 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 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 YVP, 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 YVP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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