CarVerify

Free Car Check

NU58 XFX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,095 mi
Last recorded143,095 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 XFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 143,095 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate damaged and delaminating (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips in front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear number plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 131,458 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 119,363 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal rubber worn smooth on edge/corner (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning N/S/R Lower inner side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning O/S/R Lower inner side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake hoses ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear chassis corrosion around rear subframe front mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear number plates delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 119,363 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal rubber worn smooth on edge/corner (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning N/S/R Lower inner side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning O/S/R Lower inner side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake hoses ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear chassis corrosion around rear subframe front mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear number plates delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 108,098 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 96,040 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Worn smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F tyre sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning O/S/F inner side light in-op (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning O/S/R lower inner side light in-op (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion on body at the rear of the car around rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 84,962 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lots small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rust on body by mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 73,492 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 62,071 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipe very rusty by n/s/r wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cluster of chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly but passed brake test

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 53,741 miles

Nearside Front Outer has had a repair

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 44,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre has had puncher repair on edge off tread very closes to side wall

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight flickering when indicators operated (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight flickering when indicators operated (1.1.A.3f)

Rear rubbing / grating noise from rear disc possible rust on disc inner drum or back plate not causing any fault

Fail 31 Jan 2017 44,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre has had puncher repair on edge off tread very closes to side wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted up (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight flickering when indicators operated (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight flickering when indicators operated (1.1.A.3f)

Rear rubbing / grating noise from rear disc possible rust on disc inner drum or back plate not causing any fault

Pass 1 Feb 2016 36,391 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 34,656 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 28,494 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 26,991 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 21,954 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 17,414 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NU58 XFX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NU58 XFX, 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

How do I check the history of NU58 XFX?

You can check the full history of NU58 XFX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NU58 XFX registered?

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

Is NU58 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU58 XFX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NU58 XFX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NU58 XFX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.