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LS58 ABU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,685 mi
Last recorded116,685 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS58 ABU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 116,685 miles

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

PB performance slightly low o/s

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 112,214 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 112,084 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 102,607 miles

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

oil leak

undercover fitted

wipers worn

Pass 4 Dec 2017 92,877 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 79,086 miles

covers and shields fitted

Front brake pads low

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 65,921 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

covers and shields fitted

fuel low

oil high

Fail 24 Nov 2015 65,921 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

covers and shields fitted

fuel low

oil high

Pass 3 Dec 2014 52,001 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 40,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Nov 2013 40,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 35,905 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 35,812 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 28,894 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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LS58 ABU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LS58 ABU, 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 LS58 ABU registered?

LS58 ABU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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