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LM58 NZE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,976 mi
Last recorded131,976 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 131,976 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 115,879 miles

Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 100,073 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 100,073 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 88,956 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Feb 2020 88,956 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 72,473 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 72,473 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 66,037 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 66,036 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 56,395 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lense damaged

Offside head lamp loose

advise both front arb drop link upper gaitors weeping/damp

advise half of third/high level brake light not working

advise nails in both rear tyres

advise rear subframe damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2016 56,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp lense damaged

Offside head lamp loose

advise both front arb drop link upper gaitors weeping/damp

advise half of third/high level brake light not working

advise nails in both rear tyres

advise rear subframe damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2015 49,688 miles

advise both front tyres , tread wearing unevenly,low and perishing

advise off side front tyre outer side wall damaged

advise off side rear inner lamp unit damaged

advise off side, of rear subframe and lower arm damaged

Fail 19 Nov 2015 49,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

advise 1/4 of high level brake light not working

advise both front tyres , tread wearing unevenly,low and perishing

advise brake wear warning light on , front and rear brake pads low

advise off side front tyre outer side wall damaged

advise off side rear inner lamp unit damaged

advise off side, of rear subframe and lower arm damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2014 35,516 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 27,449 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 21,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2011 14,568 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 NZE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NZE, 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 NZE registered?

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

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