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LS58 MKV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

211,045 mi
Last recorded211,045 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 211,045 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to Flex Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to Flex Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 209,455 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 209,445 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 205,558 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 200,847 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 195,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN BADLY ON THE OUTER EDGE AND A NAIL IN THE TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Fail 21 Aug 2019 195,633 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN BADLY ON THE OUTER EDGE AND A NAIL IN THE TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 185,205 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 185,205 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn the rear of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2017 170,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake discs lipped

Fail 15 Aug 2017 170,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake discs lipped

Pass 31 Aug 2016 151,819 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 151,812 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Lower Braking system leaking METAL BRAKE PIPES (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 138,310 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 138,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 129,287 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 121,436 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 108,904 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 108,904 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 89,410 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 MKV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MKV, 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 MKV registered?

LS58 MKV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 2008.

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