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HV58 VXH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

236,030 mi
Last recorded236,030 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 VXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 236,030 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 May 2024 236,025 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 May 2023 138,583 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 132,172 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 128,261 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner side wall ()

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 128,261 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber seal torn (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high O/S,N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner side wall ()

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 119,931 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 119,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 113,197 miles

Engine oil leak on undertray

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Brake binding when hot- pads worn & disc has been hot ! (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 95,944 miles

Osr brake pipe is rusty

Fail 13 Jul 2018 95,944 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Osr brake pipe is rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2017 73,535 miles

front brake pipes are rusty

osf tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 26 Jul 2016 58,433 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 37,281 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 37,281 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 35,666 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 35,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 32,329 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 27,064 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 21,750 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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HV58 VXH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VXH, 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 VXH registered?

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

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