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LM58 CWE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,832 mi
Last recorded120,832 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 CWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 120,832 miles

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2021 120,828 miles

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

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2020 116,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 109,336 miles

Nearside Front parking light not working

Fail 13 Mar 2019 109,334 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front parking light not working

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly imbalanced needs adjustment or repair

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front parking light not working

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 98,905 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear slight play from top of both rear shock absorbers

Fail 6 Mar 2018 98,905 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside tyre wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear slight play from top of both rear shock absorbers

Pass 2 Mar 2017 90,941 miles

Front engine under tray fitted obscuring some component check

Nearside Front side repeter cover deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2017 90,941 miles

Front engine under tray fitted obscuring some component check

Nearside Front side repeter cover deteriorated

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 84,712 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2016 84,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 77,604 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2014 70,134 miles

nearside front tyre has a couple of small cuts on side wall

Fail 17 Mar 2014 70,134 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre has a couple of small cuts on side wall

Pass 17 Nov 2012 60,558 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 60,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 48,287 miles

Offside 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 CWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CWE, 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 CWE registered?

LM58 CWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is LM58 CWE safe to buy?

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