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AF58 WXH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,613 mi
Last recorded118,613 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 WXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 118,613 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 118,613 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 118,605 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Castor arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 118,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Location: wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Castor arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pedal spongy and has slight travel when holding.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly touching body .

Pass 20 Aug 2018 117,551 miles

Engine covers are fitted obscuring some topside components

Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a small chip in swept area nearside

Fail 6 Aug 2018 117,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe ruptured during brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyre outer walls are worn and cracked

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Engine covers are fitted obscuring some topside components

Front brake pipes are slightly corroded

Offside rear brake pipe is corroded

Rear cross chassis brake pipe is slightly corroded

Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a small chip in swept area nearside

Pass 20 Jul 2017 115,150 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 111,613 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 101,351 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 101,350 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 86,013 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 71,495 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 57,781 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 41,217 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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AF58 WXH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AF58 WXH, 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 AF58 WXH registered?

AF58 WXH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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