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CV58 XWT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,558 mi
Last recorded139,558 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 XWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 139,558 miles

Front Lower Oil leak Engine Bay ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 125,479 miles

slight wear to front suspension arm/tie bar bushes

slight wear to rear suspension arm/tie bar bushes

Fail 6 Apr 2017 125,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight blow on centre exhaust and mounting is missing but system is secure

slight wear to front suspension arm/tie bar bushes

slight wear to rear suspension arm/tie bar bushes

Pass 18 Jul 2016 117,224 miles

Centre exhaust hanger missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 106,599 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 95,749 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 81,909 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 81,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 66,542 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front upper drop link rubbers perished

slight judder from brakes

Pass 15 Sep 2012 66,542 miles

both front upper drop link rubbers perished

slight judder from brakes

Pass 26 Sep 2011 50,142 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 50,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r brake discs scored

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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CV58 XWT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CV58 XWT, 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 CV58 XWT registered?

CV58 XWT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is CV58 XWT safe to buy?

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