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LT58 JZA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

203,908 mi
Last recorded203,908 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT58 JZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 203,908 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2026 203,866 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front MacPherson strut catching suspension arm when weight of vehicle is off

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front MacPherson strut catching suspension arm when weight of vehicle is off

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Sep 2025 199,998 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 199,987 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 193,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 193,310 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 183,058 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 175,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 166,580 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 159,004 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 159,004 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Both headlamp too low (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 151,771 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 151,771 miles

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Jul 2018 146,677 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sway bar inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 6 Jul 2018 145,670 miles

Brake performance not tested brake fluid leaking from under covers (1.2.1 (g))

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked and dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 131,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake imbalanced but locked (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded left to right (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH rear tyre @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 122,810 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 111,284 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

light corrosion to some underbody components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 111,222 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

light corrosion to some underbody components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 100,790 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring most underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 90,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill guards, splash guards, undercarrage trays and heat sheilds giving little or no access to prescribed areas or items

Pass 23 May 2012 77,930 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Jun 2011 57,710 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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LT58 JZA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 LT58 JZA, 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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LT58 JZA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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