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LN58 ZVA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

61,103 mi
Last recorded61,103 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 61,103 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 57,726 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 54,415 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 52,588 miles

Front Lower rear suspension arms play

Front both anti-roll bar links play

Rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Aug 2022 50,529 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 50,529 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 48,696 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 47,298 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 45,253 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 45,253 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 41,221 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 41,221 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 38,132 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 35,070 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 35,070 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,319 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 17,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 15,204 miles

ADVIC BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING ON EDGES.

Fail 18 Sep 2012 12,584 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 12,584 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 9,571 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 ZVA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZVA, 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 ZVA registered?

LN58 ZVA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is LN58 ZVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN58 ZVA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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