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LX57 ZDM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

90,883 mi
Last recorded90,883 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 ZDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 90,883 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2026 90,883 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 88,933 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 87,382 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 85,817 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 84,019 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 83,948 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 82,656 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 81,556 miles

Nearside repeater deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2019 79,005 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 75,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside lens missing on repeater lamp

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 71,860 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 67,129 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 55,560 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 55,560 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 46,104 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 37,915 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 33,100 miles

NSF TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

OSF TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 20 Jan 2012 26,678 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 20,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZDM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX57 ZDM registered?

LX57 ZDM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is LX57 ZDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX57 ZDM shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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