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LM58 OCA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,957 mi
Last recorded86,957 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 86,957 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 83,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Dec 2023 79,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 79,388 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 75,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 69,221 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 65,310 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen chipped

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2019 62,777 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 57,655 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 52,766 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 48,581 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 43,339 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 37,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre wall perished.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2014 37,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre wall perished.

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2013 32,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2012 27,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2011 22,544 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 OCA 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 OCA, 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 OCA registered?

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

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