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LM58 CVJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

238,982 mi
Last recorded238,982 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 CVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 238,982 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 224,659 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 204,559 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 204,556 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 187,817 miles

Front tyres worn on edge.

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 169,280 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 149,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine/under trays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2015 149,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 130,384 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 111,875 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 96,654 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 96,654 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 77,286 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 77,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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LM58 CVJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LM58 CVJ, 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 LM58 CVJ registered?

LM58 CVJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2008.

Is LM58 CVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM58 CVJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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