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LM58 OBO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

197,853 mi
Last recorded197,853 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 OBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 197,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 17 Sep 2024 192,489 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 192,299 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail control arm lower with Subframe is broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Under the vehicle fitted tray muddy

Pass 11 Sep 2023 183,335 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s\ &n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 16 Sep 2022 175,541 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R - O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 15 Nov 2021 170,777 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 166,456 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 159,973 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 148,203 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 132,498 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 115,596 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 98,363 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 87,115 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 71,223 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 57,161 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 55,789 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,430 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 OBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 OBO, 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 OBO registered?

LM58 OBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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