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LR58 ZLX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,541 mi
Last recorded115,541 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 115,541 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 115,541 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 108,288 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 108,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

smoke at idle

Fail 19 Dec 2024 108,282 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 98,633 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 97,852 miles

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

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

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2022 93,625 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 90,443 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 87,739 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 83,327 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 79,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 75,208 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 70,343 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 64,098 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 55,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres very close to limit wearing badly on edges need replacing

Pass 7 Sep 2012 49,681 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

emissions just meet requirements

Pass 10 Sep 2011 35,248 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 ZLX 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 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 LR58 ZLX, 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 ZLX registered?

LR58 ZLX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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The MOT history for LR58 ZLX 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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