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LS58 PWY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,502 mi
Last recorded100,502 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS58 PWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 100,502 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 100,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH D-BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 97,120 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes perishing ( big arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 97,117 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected hand brake staying on cant turn wheels when released (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested handbrake stuck on or seized calipers (1.2.1 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes perishing ( big arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 93,797 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame all suspension component mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 93,787 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame all suspension component mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 90,658 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 90,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 88,025 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 86,808 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 84,472 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 81,039 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 81,012 miles

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 77,698 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 73,957 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 66,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 57,924 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 52,236 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 45,721 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 PWY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PWY, 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 PWY registered?

LS58 PWY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 2008.

Is LS58 PWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS58 PWY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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