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HV58 VXA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,032 mi
Last recorded87,032 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 VXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 87,032 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 81,049 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 81,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 75,653 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 70,157 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 61,690 miles

Emissions too clean for test

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vechicle components

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Fail 13 Nov 2017 61,690 miles

Emissions too clean for test

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vechicle components

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working Side (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working Stop lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working Side (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 52,580 miles

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

advise service over due 335 days

Pass 30 Oct 2015 48,268 miles

advise ecu light on

limited inspection plastic covers

oil leaksengine/gearbox areas

Fail 20 Oct 2014 44,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 44,072 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 39,175 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 32,905 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 25,401 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 25,401 miles

Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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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HV58 VXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VXA, 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 HV58 VXA registered?

HV58 VXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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The MOT history for HV58 VXA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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