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HV58 XLN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,465 mi
Last recorded193,465 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 XLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 193,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 184,969 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 175,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 175,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 166,786 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 166,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 158,588 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 150,621 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 131,718 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 131,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected corroded and holes near mounting points (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2017 120,239 miles

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

rear prop shaft coupling splitting

Fail 30 Nov 2017 120,239 miles

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

rear prop shaft coupling splitting

Pass 30 Sep 2016 107,223 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 93,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 79,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 79,657 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 65,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smeary

Fail 27 Sep 2013 65,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smeary

Pass 22 Sep 2012 53,243 miles

offaside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Sep 2012 53,243 miles

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

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

offaside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2011 39,390 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 XLN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XLN, 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 XLN registered?

HV58 XLN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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The MOT history for HV58 XLN shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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