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LM58 VCV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,766 mi
Last recorded143,766 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 143,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 140,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 134,843 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 121,830 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 121,807 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification Control arm bracket welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 115,163 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2020 110,024 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 104,415 miles

various body panels damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2019 105,415 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

various body panels damaged

nsf tyre badly cracked in tread and on sidewall

Pass 9 Nov 2018 98,461 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 87,445 miles

exhuast emissions unreadable

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2015 81,057 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 81,055 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 78,478 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)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 78,476 miles

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 65,681 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 56,613 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 39,986 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 VCV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM58 VCV registered?

LM58 VCV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2008.

Is LM58 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM58 VCV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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