CarVerify

Free Car Check

LS58 JYR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

197,959 mi
Last recorded197,959 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 197,959 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2024 182,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 164,196 miles

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

Central Rear Nail in tyre

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

under covers fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2023 164,196 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Nail in tyre

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2022 150,808 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 129,862 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 115,676 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 104,461 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 94,456 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 85,898 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 71,664 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 67,001 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 67,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 62,721 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 58,753 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,022 miles

advise n/s and o/s rear tyres on 1.6 MM BORDERLINE PASS ON M O T RECCOMEND REPLACEMENT A S A P

advise n/s secondry side light inoperative

Pass 12 Sep 2011 31,697 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 31,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LS58 JYR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 LS58 JYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LS58 JYR?

You can check the full history of LS58 JYR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LS58 JYR registered?

LS58 JYR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is LS58 JYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS58 JYR 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.

Does LS58 JYR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LS58 JYR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.