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LS58 DKA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,003 mi
Last recorded130,003 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS58 DKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 130,003 miles

Nearside Front mirror side repeater misting water

Offside Front lens unit cracked

Fail 24 Oct 2022 130,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror side repeater misting water

Offside Front lens unit cracked

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres only 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 120,653 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 120,653 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 113,151 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 113,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 104,126 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 104,126 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 91,110 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 91,110 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 78,287 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,085 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 56,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 56,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 47,163 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 37,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 28,308 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside rear door check strap noisey in operation

Pass 26 Oct 2011 18,483 miles

Slight damage to NSF tyre outer sidewall.

Three LED's not illuminating on high level brake light.

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 DKA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LS58 DKA, 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 DKA registered?

LS58 DKA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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