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FX58 LME

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

169,042 mi
Last recorded169,042 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX58 LME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 169,042 miles

Offside Front FOG NOT WORKING

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2024 169,041 miles

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

Offside Front FOG NOT WORKING

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2023 168,469 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn unable to check n/s front steering and suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning and different colour (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS warning message displayed

electrical wiring in engine bay area insecure

slight play o/s steering and suspension

Pass 17 Nov 2022 161,783 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

front wiring loom insecure

slight play n/s front steering and suspension

Fail 7 Nov 2022 161,782 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

front wiring loom insecure

slight play n/s front steering and suspension

Pass 1 Nov 2021 156,598 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2021 156,589 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2020 130,896 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 130,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 106,114 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 106,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 84,682 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 76,989 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 76,989 miles

Nearside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 May 2016 64,485 miles

Offside front tyre cut from the wall

Pass 29 May 2015 54,078 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 42,630 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 34,341 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 26,256 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 26,124 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 31 May 2011 16,677 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 16,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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FX58 LME is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FX58 LME, 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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FX58 LME is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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