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LN58 NFC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

68,426 mi
Last recorded68,426 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN58 NFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 68,426 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 68,426 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 67,530 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 67,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 64,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 64,929 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 60,641 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 53,191 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 53,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 49,802 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 48,673 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 45,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 42,041 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 38,501 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 32,855 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 32,855 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 27,683 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2014 27,683 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 22,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre, cut in the outer wall, however not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside rear tyre, cut in the outer wall, however not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Oct 2013 22,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre, cut in the outer wall, however not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside rear tyre, cut in the outer wall, however not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Oct 2012 16,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre has cuts in the outer wall, however none deep enough to expose the ply or cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2012 16,287 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre has cuts in the outer wall, however none deep enough to expose the ply or cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 11,221 miles

n/s/r tyre has a cut on side wall but not deep engouth to reach the core

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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LN58 NFC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LN58 NFC, 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 LN58 NFC registered?

LN58 NFC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is LN58 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN58 NFC shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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