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HY58 CXS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,504 mi
Last recorded119,504 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 CXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 119,504 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 113,854 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 113,813 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 113,451 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 17 Jun 2021 113,071 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 111,154 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted.

Fail 19 Mar 2020 111,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted.

Pass 13 Mar 2019 100,560 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 88,148 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 76,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Caster (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Caster (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 76,845 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Caster (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Caster (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 66,844 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has light side wall damage

Pass 2 Jul 2015 65,226 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 55,667 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 35,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 20,038 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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HY58 CXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY58 CXS, 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

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What year was HY58 CXS registered?

HY58 CXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is HY58 CXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY58 CXS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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