CarVerify

Free Car Check

PO58 XFB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,159 mi
Last recorded49,159 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationPO58 XFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 49,159 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 42,229 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 42,228 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 39,450 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2013 31,635 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 31,635 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 9,722 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 9,721 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 7,341 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel damaged/bent on inner rim

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

PO58 XFB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XFB, 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 PO58 XFB?

You can check the full history of PO58 XFB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PO58 XFB registered?

PO58 XFB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2008.

Is PO58 XFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO58 XFB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PO58 XFB 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 PO58 XFB. 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.