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LS58 PVF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,115 mi
Last recorded75,115 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS58 PVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2026 75,115 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play in steering rack or rod ends

Pass 29 Aug 2025 71,336 miles

front tyres perished

slight play in front suspension arms

slight play in front wheel barings

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Aug 2024 68,985 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 68,977 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 66,698 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 64,397 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 61,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer edge and between treads in places on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old Perished and low on tread. (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 60,234 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 57,893 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 57,893 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 53,814 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 49,401 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 44,840 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 44,840 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 41,547 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 39,665 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 34,764 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 29,285 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 29,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 22,737 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 13,468 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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 PVF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PVF, 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 PVF registered?

LS58 PVF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2008.

Is LS58 PVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS58 PVF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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