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LX58 VTG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,592 mi
Last recorded64,592 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX58 VTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 64,592 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 57,397 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 49,157 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 44,661 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 38,590 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 35,276 miles

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

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

off side tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2019 34,874 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 33,375 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 33,375 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 32,163 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 30,603 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 30,562 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 28,761 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 28,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs very heavily lipped and scored

Pass 9 Oct 2014 26,552 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 22,681 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 19,385 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 14,498 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 VTG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 LX58 VTG, 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 LX58 VTG registered?

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

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