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DN58 HLH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

230,964 mi
Last recorded230,964 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN58 HLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 230,964 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 230,681 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 209,868 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 209,866 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 184,890 miles

flexy pipe worn

Fail 3 Aug 2021 184,890 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced x 2 (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

flexy pipe worn

Pass 19 Jun 2020 157,122 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 157,091 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 131,111 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 130,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 111,920 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 111,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 101,182 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 85,690 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 65,125 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 65,125 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 60,461 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2012 49,082 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 31,915 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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DN58 HLH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DN58 HLH, 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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DN58 HLH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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