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LM58 CXC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

206,847 mi
Last recorded206,847 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 206,847 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 196,989 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 196,914 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 186,242 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 186,234 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 180,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 174,478 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 165,643 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 149,060 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 137,815 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front stone chip but not affecting drivers view

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 131,382 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 131,382 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 124,530 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 114,446 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 100,674 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 87,291 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 71,908 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 71,908 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 60,584 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 CXC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CXC, 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 CXC registered?

LM58 CXC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2008.

Is LM58 CXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM58 CXC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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