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LN58 VYR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

127,801 mi
Last recorded127,801 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN58 VYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 127,801 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 117,535 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 105,509 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 95,893 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 88,575 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 82,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 82,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 77,312 miles

Nearside Rear inner side light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer side light not working

various body damage

Pass 30 Aug 2018 70,730 miles

Front and rear bumper damage

Nearside rear tyre wearing low and inner wall cracking 245/40R17

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 29 Aug 2018 70,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front and rear bumper damage

Nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Nearside rear tyre wearing low and inner wall cracking 245/40R17

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Sep 2017 66,010 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low 245/40R17

Various body damage

Pass 31 Aug 2016 60,867 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2015 54,785 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 49,065 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 41,971 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 34,435 miles

both front tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 23 Sep 2011 26,138 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake discs worn

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 VYR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 LN58 VYR, 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

How do I check the history of LN58 VYR?

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What year was LN58 VYR registered?

LN58 VYR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is LN58 VYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN58 VYR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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