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LR58 WHS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,100 mi
Last recorded153,100 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 WHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 153,100 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 153,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 138,490 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 122,944 miles

Offside Front brake fluctuating slightly

Fail 20 Dec 2016 122,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40zr18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake fluctuating slightly

Pass 2 Jan 2016 103,356 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge 225/40/18

Fail 31 Dec 2015 103,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low VERY (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

FUEL LIGHT ON

ITEM PRE TEST

NO DIP STICK TO CHECK OIL LEVEL

Nearside Front TYRE HAS A CUT ON OUTER WALL -NOT SHOWING CORDS AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower JACKING BLOCK MISSING

Pass 2 Jan 2015 87,946 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 68,793 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 49,203 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 49,203 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 31,362 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 WHS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LR58 WHS, 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 WHS registered?

LR58 WHS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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The MOT history for LR58 WHS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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