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LT58 JXX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

229,393 mi
Last recorded229,393 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT58 JXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 229,393 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH TO CALIPERS (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO CALIPER (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 229,175 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated TO CALIPER (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CALIPER (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH TO CALIPERS (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO CALIPER (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Sep 2017 224,211 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 5 Apr 2017 220,630 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Fail 5 Apr 2017 220,630 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 211,976 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 211,418 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 205,189 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 205,189 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 181,728 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 181,704 miles

rear brake application uneven O/S/R Uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 173,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine noise from front pully area

Fail 6 May 2015 172,987 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine noise from front pully area

Pass 1 Apr 2015 171,174 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 142,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S/R SIDE LAMP 50%

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2014 142,345 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S/R SIDE LAMP 50%

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2014 142,279 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S/R SIDE LAMP 50%

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 120,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 112,178 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2013 112,148 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 87,887 miles

CUTS N/S/F TYRE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 56,253 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 56,164 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 41,912 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 41,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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LT58 JXX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LT58 JXX, 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 LT58 JXX registered?

LT58 JXX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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