2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LD57 LSD
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 17 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 95,658 miles. MOT valid until 05 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,658 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD57 LSD Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 95,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD57 LSD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (LD57 LSD) between October 2010 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”; “Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”.
LD57 LSD Mileage History
- 27/10/201016,803 mi
- 26/10/201126,670 mi+9,867 mi
- 27/10/201126,670 mi
- 25/10/201237,318 mi+10,648 mi
- 29/10/201237,318 mi
- 01/11/201345,586 mi+8,268 mi
- 01/11/201345,586 mi
- 14/06/201556,258 mi+10,672 mi
- 02/06/201659,012 mi+2,754 mi
- 01/06/201761,883 mi+2,871 mi
- 02/06/201865,358 mi+3,475 mi
- 07/06/201968,594 mi+3,236 mi
- 07/06/201968,594 mi
- 28/09/202072,880 mi+4,286 mi
- 16/09/202175,158 mi+2,278 mi
- 10/09/202278,419 mi+3,261 mi
- 09/09/202381,253 mi+2,834 mi
- 07/10/202381,531 mi+278 mi
- 14/09/202486,860 mi+5,329 mi
- 20/09/202591,513 mi+4,653 mi
- 29/09/202695,658 mi+4,145 mi
Average of roughly 4,952 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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