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LR58 VMX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,882 mi
Last recorded74,882 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 VMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 74,882 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 74,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 67,944 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 67,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 67,956 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 65,147 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 63,222 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 61,781 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 59,106 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 56,343 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 51,376 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 46,746 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 42,632 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 37,398 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 31,759 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 25,214 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 17,394 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 9,199 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 8,848 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 VMX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 VMX, 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 LR58 VMX registered?

LR58 VMX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is LR58 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR58 VMX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR58 VMX have outstanding finance?

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