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NU58 TGN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,045 mi
Last recorded140,045 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 TGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 140,045 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2025 133,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 128,131 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 118,429 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 118,429 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Semaphore indicator arm not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 117,414 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 117,413 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 114,798 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 107,917 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 107,917 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 89,972 miles

under trays fitted front to rear covering main through brake pipes

Pass 29 Nov 2016 75,408 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring the view of testable items

Fail 29 Nov 2016 75,408 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring the view of testable items

Pass 25 Sep 2015 53,549 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 45,201 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 37,903 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 32,619 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 23,912 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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NU58 TGN 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 77.8%.

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 NU58 TGN, 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 NU58 TGN registered?

NU58 TGN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is NU58 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU58 TGN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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