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LS58 HCN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

241,797 mi
Last recorded241,797 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS58 HCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 241,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2026 241,797 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 235,820 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 222,191 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (rear arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 208,993 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 186,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front > rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 171,022 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 163,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 154,298 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to n/s front brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to o/s front brake hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 154,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to n/s front brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to o/s front brake hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 135,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (middle) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to n/s/f brake hose under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to o/s front brake hose under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 123,932 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 123,932 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 111,439 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 111,483 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 98,301 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 89,681 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 79,542 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 75,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s main beam bulb incorrectly located

Pass 22 Sep 2011 63,998 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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LS58 HCN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LS58 HCN, 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 HCN registered?

LS58 HCN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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