CarVerify

Free Car Check

LX58 VTC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,086 mi
Last recorded126,086 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
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

RegistrationLX58 VTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 126,086 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 113,978 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 107,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 107,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 104,739 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 100,728 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 100,699 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 98,280 miles

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Rear tyres cracked/split on inner sidewalls

Pass 27 Jan 2020 95,529 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE REAR CORRODED / ABOVE REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE REAR CORRODED / ABOVE REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER / NEARSIDE HEATSHEILD INSECURE

Fail 27 Jan 2020 95,529 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE FRONT UPPER BOOT SPLIT BADLY (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE REAR CORRODED / ABOVE REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE REAR CORRODED / ABOVE REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER / NEARSIDE HEATSHEILD INSECURE

Pass 11 Feb 2019 91,913 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 83,456 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 83,452 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 51,486 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 44,804 miles

bottom engine cover and under car covers fitted

front pads low

Pass 22 Dec 2012 37,415 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 31,620 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
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

LX58 VTC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VTC, 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 LX58 VTC?

You can check the full history of LX58 VTC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LX58 VTC registered?

LX58 VTC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2008.

Is LX58 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX58 VTC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX58 VTC 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 LX58 VTC. 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.