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MX58 ZMZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,330 mi
Last recorded80,330 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX58 ZMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 80,330 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 80,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded within wheel arch to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded within wheel arch to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded within wheel arch to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 80,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded within wheelarch, to flexi-pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged within wheelarch, to flexi-pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded within wheelarch, to flexi-pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer balljoint, boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe corroded, arm attachment point snapped off. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 74,340 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (rear arm outer ball joint dust cover ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 66,107 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brakepipes, to flexi-hoses, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 60,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi-pipe, within wheelarch, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi-pipe, within wheelarch, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi-pipe, within wheelarch, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi-pipe, within wheelarch, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 55,689 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 52,445 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 46,214 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 41,730 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 36,754 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 36,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked no cords showing

Pass 22 Jun 2016 31,068 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 25,027 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 20,457 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 16,049 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 11,884 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 8,863 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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MX58 ZMZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MX58 ZMZ, 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 MX58 ZMZ registered?

MX58 ZMZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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