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LY57 JZO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,164 mi
Last recorded119,164 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 JZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 119,164 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 114,425 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 110,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 106,429 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 102,326 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 101,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 97,357 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 97,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 92,800 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 87,685 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 84,595 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 80,883 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2016 76,815 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 5 Jun 2016 76,815 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 21 May 2015 70,168 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 70,168 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 61,566 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 52,871 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 46,406 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 37,199 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,114 miles

advise all b/pads 50% worn

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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LY57 JZO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LY57 JZO, 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 LY57 JZO registered?

LY57 JZO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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The MOT history for LY57 JZO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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