CarVerify

Free Car Check

HV58 HGX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

231,120 mi
Last recorded231,120 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 HGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 231,120 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 231,116 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 229,150 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 229,142 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 228,994 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 20 Aug 2018 228,915 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 221,443 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 221,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 202,731 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 187,875 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer wall perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear outer tyre wall perished

Offside Rear secondary stop lamp and position lamp not working

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2016 187,875 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer wall perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear outer tyre wall perished

Offside Rear secondary stop lamp and position lamp not working

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 174,281 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 172,375 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 172,352 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 166,498 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 166,498 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 149,651 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn low

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Sep 2012 108,933 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 108,603 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 108,386 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 86,553 miles

n/s/f tyre has small cut in side wall

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HV58 HGX 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 68.2%.

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 HV58 HGX, 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 HV58 HGX?

You can check the full history of HV58 HGX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HV58 HGX registered?

HV58 HGX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is HV58 HGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV58 HGX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV58 HGX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HV58 HGX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.