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LN58 VYL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,935 mi
Last recorded69,935 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN58 VYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 69,935 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 68,376 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear arm cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 66,423 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 66,423 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside rear brake disc scrapping with back plate

Pass 20 Jul 2023 64,606 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 62,907 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 62,907 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 61,393 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 61,391 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2020 60,126 miles

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall .

Pass 3 Jul 2019 58,569 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 57,231 miles

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

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

Pass 31 Jul 2017 54,006 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 48,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 44,770 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 41,251 miles

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

all 4 tyres perished

offside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 14 Aug 2013 39,319 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 6 Aug 2012 33,042 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 26,267 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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LN58 VYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LN58 VYL, 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 LN58 VYL registered?

LN58 VYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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