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LR58 XWA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,338 mi
Last recorded142,338 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 XWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 142,338 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2020 137,020 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 137,020 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 127,404 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 127,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 117,405 miles

under covers fitted restricting view of some components

Fail 28 Aug 2018 117,405 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under covers fitted restricting view of some components

Pass 28 Jul 2017 106,759 miles

engine light on

front grill slight insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2017 106,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

front grill slight insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2015 88,295 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 88,292 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bothsides (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 72,934 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 68,468 miles

Oil level low.

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 66,252 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 53,329 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 40,850 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 40,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LR58 XWA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LR58 XWA, 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 LR58 XWA registered?

LR58 XWA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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