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LM57 YVR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

103,547 mi
Last recorded103,547 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 YVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 103,547 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 99,529 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 95,137 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 93,105 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 93,105 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 89,017 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 84,065 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 78,736 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 73,981 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 69,846 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged ( has two small cuts).

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 65,742 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 60,225 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 55,567 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 48,972 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 43,822 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 38,681 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2011 31,764 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 YVR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YVR, 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 YVR registered?

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

Is LM57 YVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 YVR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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