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LR58 XWC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,934 mi
Last recorded136,934 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 XWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 136,934 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 136,931 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 120,508 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 104,933 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 104,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 91,162 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 91,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 73,419 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 58,506 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 58,506 miles

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 58,021 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 51,958 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 46,294 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 40,556 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 32,615 miles

Front brake disc's has wear

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 25,691 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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LR58 XWC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XWC, 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 XWC registered?

LR58 XWC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is LR58 XWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR58 XWC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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