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LM58 CWN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,407 mi
Last recorded143,407 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 CWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 143,407 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 139,749 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 136,311 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 130,632 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 125,087 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 119,492 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 112,260 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 105,965 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 99,316 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 93,610 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 93,607 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 86,167 miles

Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine under tray and under body floor panels fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2016 86,166 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)

Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine under tray and under body floor panels fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 77,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2015 77,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

1x exhaust rear mounting bracket broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipe over rear subframe corroding

rear hearshield insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2014 63,387 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 49,179 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 49,178 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 41,015 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 41,002 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 39,331 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 34,067 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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LM58 CWN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CWN, 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 CWN registered?

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

Is LM58 CWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM58 CWN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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