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LD58 HSG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,182 mi
Last recorded140,182 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 HSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 140,182 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 124,831 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 124,831 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 108,334 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 90,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers / undertrays fitted

n/s/f inner side light not working

rear chassis corroded by rear subframe fixings

Pass 17 Dec 2021 85,961 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 80,680 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 80,680 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 78,661 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 73,630 miles

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

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

parking brake performance on minimum limit

Pass 19 Feb 2018 66,793 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 59,946 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 59,853 miles

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

passenger rear tyre worn edges

Pass 17 Feb 2016 53,329 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

front tyres badly worn edges

rear pads worn and discs lipped

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2015 44,778 miles

front brake pads worn and discs lipped

front tyres worn edges

Pass 4 Sep 2013 32,792 miles

nearside rear tyre ON legal limit 1.6mm.

offside rear tyre worn to 1.8mm.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 20,883 miles

front and rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 1 Mar 2011 11,486 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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LD58 HSG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LD58 HSG, 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 LD58 HSG registered?

LD58 HSG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is LD58 HSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD58 HSG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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