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NU58 XFM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,418 mi
Last recorded138,418 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 XFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 138,418 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 129,694 miles

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2022 129,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Both N/S and O/S (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2020 112,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens broke but not effecting light output

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust bracket snapped

washer jet requires adjustment

Pass 10 Dec 2019 107,072 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Dec 2019 103,039 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear pipe under vehicle near tank mark yellow both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear pipe under vehicle near tank mark yellow both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle mark yellow arrows (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Front Exhaust mounting defective fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear wheels noisy upon rotation also upon application of park brake in RBT

Pass 26 Nov 2018 96,810 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Nov 2018 96,810 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Dec 2017 90,390 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 82,225 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres wearing low in tread

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear indicators faded

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2016 81,990 miles

Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint yellow chalked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 81,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r indicator slightly faded

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 73,056 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 66,735 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 66,735 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2014 44,700 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 25,298 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 20,997 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 15,391 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 15,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 XFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NU58 XFM, 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 NU58 XFM registered?

NU58 XFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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