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LM57 YWS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,430 mi
Last recorded148,430 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 148,430 miles

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Offside rearview mirror glass deteriorated still providing adequate vision

Pass 21 Mar 2015 117,796 miles

n/s/r tyre close to wear limit 1/7 mm

Pass 14 Feb 2014 78,890 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 78,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 31,551 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 21,858 miles

offside front tyre worn outside edge and cracking

offside rear tyre on wear bars and cracking

slight chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Feb 2011 18,528 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 18,528 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YWS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YWS, 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 YWS registered?

LM57 YWS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 February 2008.

Is LM57 YWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 YWS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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