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LS58 DLX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,281 mi
Last recorded148,281 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS58 DLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 148,281 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r + n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r + n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2024 146,409 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 146,368 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits see sheet (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer after CAT (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear repaired connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (245/40 r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 137,438 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 137,438 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 133,472 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 133,472 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 129,188 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 129,179 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 123,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 123,197 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 107,633 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 107,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2017 93,260 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 79,408 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 66,477 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 64,317 miles

O/S rear and N/S Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Pass 30 Aug 2013 56,912 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 56,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 42,764 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 31,269 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 31,269 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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LS58 DLX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LS58 DLX, 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 LS58 DLX registered?

LS58 DLX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is LS58 DLX safe to buy?

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