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LR58 ZLV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,787 mi
Last recorded114,787 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 114,787 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 111,851 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 102,815 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 96,642 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 90,900 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 84,345 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2017 221,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 74,636 miles

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Fog lamp glass split.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low and balding towards edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 74,636 miles

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Fog lamp glass split.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Aim blurred and low. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Aim blurred and low. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low and balding towards edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Aim high, blurred and dazzling. (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Aim blurred, high and dazzling. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high Aim too high, blurred and dazzling. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 63,076 miles

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 29 Sep 2015 63,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

offside rear tyre nailed

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 30 Aug 2014 46,028 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 40,131 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 36,858 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 36,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 29,294 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 29,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZLV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZLV, 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 ZLV registered?

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

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