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LS57 OGH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,781 mi
Last recorded49,781 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 OGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 49,781 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 49,781 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 46,922 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 44,239 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 42,246 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 40,691 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 39,233 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 38,192 miles

advise , both front anti-roll bar drop link gaitors , damp/weeping

Pass 21 Feb 2019 35,117 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 32,314 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 29,387 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 26,285 miles

advise both front tyres , tread wearing unevenly and outer side walls damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2015 23,103 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 18,563 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 18,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 14,473 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 10,646 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 8,240 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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LS57 OGH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LS57 OGH, 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 LS57 OGH registered?

LS57 OGH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is LS57 OGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS57 OGH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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