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LX57 JEU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,092 mi
Last recorded78,092 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 JEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 78,092 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 70,523 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 70,501 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (suspenson self ajessting mechanisom defective) (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 69,425 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 65,050 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 63,184 miles

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

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 61,234 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 58,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 55,744 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 55,744 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 53,953 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light bulb not working

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

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 20 Dec 2018 53,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog light bulb not working

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

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 2 Jan 2018 52,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 49,219 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak advise investigation

front number plate slight cracked

o/s washer jet slight blocked

Pass 29 Dec 2015 44,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside front fog lamp bulb not working

Pass 3 Jan 2015 39,658 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing bald on edges

Pass 2 Jan 2014 34,076 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 28,826 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 28,826 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 23,826 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 18,701 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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LX57 JEU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LX57 JEU, 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 LX57 JEU registered?

LX57 JEU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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