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LR58 VHM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

134,416 mi
Last recorded134,416 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 VHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 134,416 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 131,229 miles

Both rear tyres worn on (inner edges)

Pass 17 Sep 2024 126,142 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 122,587 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 117,928 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 114,957 miles

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside rear outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 111,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 106,242 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 106,242 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 92,616 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 78,272 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 20 Sep 2017 72,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 9 Sep 2016 58,077 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 47,355 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 41,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 36,536 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 29,144 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 26,099 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 25,232 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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LR58 VHM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LR58 VHM, 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 LR58 VHM registered?

LR58 VHM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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