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GU58 LXM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

154,335 mi
Last recorded154,335 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 LXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 154,335 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 129,158 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 103,832 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 88,202 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 82,494 miles

Front front and rear discs lipped

Rear Oil leak axle ()

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 75,616 miles

Centre Rear axle oil leak

Front both sides discs lipped

Pass 26 Jun 2015 68,833 miles

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

Oil leak

engine managment light on

o/s front tyre bold on the outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2014 61,000 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 60,996 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 55,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside + offside front tyre's worn on outer + inner edge's

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Sep 2012 48,241 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 37,622 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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GU58 LXM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU58 LXM, 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 GU58 LXM registered?

GU58 LXM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is GU58 LXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU58 LXM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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