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LM58 LCZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,147 mi
Last recorded139,147 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 139,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 139,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 138,481 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 138,481 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 138,048 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 138,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2023 137,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 134,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 124,845 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 117,669 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 105,125 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 91,165 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 91,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 74,625 miles

both front tyres has cracks in tread

Pass 30 Jan 2016 61,945 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach ply or cords

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2015 54,226 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 44,464 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 34,219 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 23,461 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 LCZ 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 LCZ, 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 LCZ registered?

LM58 LCZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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The MOT history for LM58 LCZ 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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