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SC57 LBV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,320 mi
Last recorded98,320 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 LBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2024 98,320 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2024 98,320 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 89,657 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 144,060 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 86,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 81,406 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 81,406 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2020 76,412 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 76,255 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 76,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2017 72,563 miles

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

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

no brake test carried out

Fail 19 Jan 2017 72,561 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rears b oth (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

no brake test carried out

Pass 23 Dec 2015 66,896 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 63,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 63,693 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 54,186 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 43,171 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 34,361 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 30,499 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 30,499 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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SC57 LBV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SC57 LBV, 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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SC57 LBV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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