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MX58 ZTU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,235 mi
Last recorded92,235 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX58 ZTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 92,235 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 89,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (o/s & n/s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (o/s & n/s) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 89,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (o/s & n/s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (o/s & n/s) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 84,034 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 80,078 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 71,429 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2021 69,232 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 69,232 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 67,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 67,816 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 66,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 61,739 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 58,875 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 55,135 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 47,395 miles

Nearside & Offside front tyres have slight cracks on outer edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower boot (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 41,043 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 34,415 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 26,518 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 21,801 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 ZTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZTU, 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 MX58 ZTU registered?

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

Is MX58 ZTU safe to buy?

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