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LR58 WFA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

164,914 mi
Last recorded164,914 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 WFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 164,914 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 148,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 148,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 131,927 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside rear & Offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front, Offside Front & Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear - tyre worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 123,825 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Aug 2019 115,656 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 115,656 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 93,490 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 86,794 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 81,740 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 70,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 58,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips to windshield

Pass 2 Sep 2013 46,225 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,352 miles

zero emissions

Pass 19 Sep 2011 26,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 WFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WFA, 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 WFA registered?

LR58 WFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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