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LX58 ULW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,945 mi
Last recorded100,945 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX58 ULW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 100,945 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 100,319 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 100,319 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 98,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 92,108 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 92,091 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2021 88,514 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 85,464 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 85,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 81,973 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 80,098 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 75,536 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 66,086 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 53,817 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres,wearing unevenly on edges

advise off side rear tyre,tread wearing low and unevenly [2.0mm]

Fail 6 Dec 2013 53,812 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front tyres wearing unevenly

advise off side rear tyre tread low 2.0mm

Pass 21 Nov 2012 40,433 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear 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)

both front wipers slightly smearing

offside front tyre inner edge wearing smooth

Fail 20 Nov 2012 40,433 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Inner Rear 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)

both front wipers slightly smearing

offside front tyre inner edge wearing smooth

Pass 23 Nov 2011 25,340 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 23,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 23,420 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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LX58 ULW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LX58 ULW, 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

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What year was LX58 ULW registered?

LX58 ULW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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