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LM58 CWY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,719 mi
Last recorded146,719 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 146,719 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 137,372 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 133,654 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 133,654 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 128,972 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play strait arm 2nd ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 123,946 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 123,945 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2020 120,222 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 114,851 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 109,034 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 103,833 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 97,265 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 99,068 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 94,940 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 90,773 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 90,773 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 86,684 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 81,842 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 81,680 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 81,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 CWY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LM58 CWY, 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 CWY registered?

LM58 CWY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2008.

Is LM58 CWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM58 CWY shows 20 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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