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PO58 XCM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

208,104 mi
Last recorded208,104 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO58 XCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 208,104 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 208,102 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2025 198,544 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 187,750 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 187,750 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam both dipped stay on in park position switch not operating right operation (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side wing (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 176,683 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2023 176,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 169,708 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 163,059 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 157,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 150,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits on inner sideall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 133,969 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 133,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 115,778 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 115,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 96,920 miles

small split in the nearside rear tyre inner sidewall no cords showing

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2015 75,731 miles

emission test carried out no reading taken because emission level so low

Pass 24 Jan 2014 55,764 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 37,308 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 18,456 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 17,259 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 17,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (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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PO58 XCM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PO58 XCM, 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 PO58 XCM registered?

PO58 XCM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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