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HN58 XHM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,298 mi
Last recorded163,298 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 XHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 163,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 160,590 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 156,983 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 153,814 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 148,660 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 140,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges wearing off (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing off (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges wearing off (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing off (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 140,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges wearing off (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing off (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges wearing off (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing off (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 133,058 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 124,730 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 112,641 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 102,849 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner lamp inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre small cut inner tread deep enough to reach cords

all brake discs lipped mainly front

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 90,552 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 77,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 77,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 59,668 miles

Rear brake pads worn to 3-4mm

Pass 13 Aug 2013 42,681 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 42,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 27,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2012 27,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HN58 XHM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HN58 XHM, 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

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What year was HN58 XHM registered?

HN58 XHM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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The MOT history for HN58 XHM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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