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FX58 XZG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,350 mi
Last recorded93,350 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX58 XZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 93,350 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 93,350 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Side repeater not working erratic / intermittent (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 74,729 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Fail 17 Oct 2024 74,729 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 5 Oct 2023 64,468 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 50,257 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 50,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 45,891 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 45,716 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 42,017 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 38,486 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 34,418 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 29,898 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 25,505 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 20,942 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 16,554 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 14,560 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 12,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 12,302 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 9,989 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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FX58 XZG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FX58 XZG?

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What year was FX58 XZG registered?

FX58 XZG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is FX58 XZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX58 XZG shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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