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NX58 HLC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,092 mi
Last recorded138,092 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX58 HLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 138,092 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front shock absorbers outer casing corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2026 138,092 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front shock absorbers outer casing corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2026 138,074 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides - casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread also damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - upper & lower arms - bushed perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet secondary catch partly seized

Pass 21 Jul 2025 134,914 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 131,916 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 129,459 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 125,559 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 122,752 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 121,100 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 118,712 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 114,225 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 114,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Control arm - Inner bush also starting to separate (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Control arm - Inner bush also starting to separate (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 109,592 miles

both indicator reapeters in door mirrors showing signs of water ingress

Pass 19 Aug 2016 104,312 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 100,870 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 96,177 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 88,705 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 88,705 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 72,018 miles

offside dip beam output appears lower than nearside dip beam output

Fail 31 Aug 2012 72,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside dip beam output appears lower than nearside dip beam output

Pass 26 Aug 2011 52,392 miles

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

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

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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NX58 HLC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 NX58 HLC, 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 NX58 HLC registered?

NX58 HLC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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