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NX58 ZLO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

203,331 mi
Last recorded203,331 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX58 ZLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 203,331 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 192,204 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gearbox sump corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2025 192,204 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking tightened pipe join (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gearbox sump corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2025 192,155 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 188,368 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 188,358 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

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

Pass 23 May 2023 181,232 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 162,495 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 162,495 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 147,729 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 147,728 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2019 125,997 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 125,997 miles

Central Rear Tailgate insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 106,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 92,209 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 92,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 66,032 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 66,032 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 61,140 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 47,714 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 36,910 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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NX58 ZLO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 ZLO, 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 ZLO registered?

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

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