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LM58 LBJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

164,358 mi
Last recorded164,358 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 LBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 164,358 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 164,303 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 157,003 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 152,680 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 137,322 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 123,543 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 118,188 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 111,886 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 103,605 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 94,572 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 94,572 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 87,771 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 80,725 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 70,907 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 60,616 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 48,200 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 37,947 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 LBJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LBJ, 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 LBJ registered?

LM58 LBJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2008.

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