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HV58 VXF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,513 mi
Last recorded62,513 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 62,513 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 58,638 miles

both front brake discs are in poor condition. Worn/scored/lipped

Fail 21 Jan 2016 58,554 miles

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

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

both front brake discs are in poor condition. Worn/scored/lipped

Pass 22 Sep 2014 51,684 miles

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

both rear tyres are wearing low and are worn on the inside edge

offside headlight has a poor beam pattern

Fail 22 Sep 2014 51,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

both rear tyres are wearing low and are worn on the inside edge

offside headlight has a poor beam pattern

Pass 17 Oct 2013 42,166 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 34,445 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 23,454 miles

front number plate character spacing

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 VXF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 HV58 VXF, 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 VXF registered?

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

Is HV58 VXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV58 VXF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV58 VXF have outstanding finance?

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