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LS58 GXK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,018 mi
Last recorded163,018 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS58 GXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 163,018 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 163,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 154,019 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 140,141 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 140,138 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 128,321 miles

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

park brake performance only just met

Pass 9 Jan 2021 115,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 109,065 miles

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2019 109,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2018 107,221 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2018 107,218 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2017 104,723 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 100,192 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s and n/s at flexi brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s and n/s at flexi brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

floor undercovers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Oct 2015 97,433 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 97,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 91,210 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 76,036 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 61,915 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 43,217 miles

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

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

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

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 GXK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GXK, 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 GXK registered?

LS58 GXK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is LS58 GXK safe to buy?

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