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PX58 UXC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,571 mi
Last recorded159,571 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX58 UXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 159,571 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2025 159,569 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 156,644 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 156,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 148,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear control arm on nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 135,965 miles

plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 129,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 129,194 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 120,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 120,827 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 97,461 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Fail 26 Feb 2018 97,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 6 Feb 2017 80,823 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 80,823 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 74,719 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 74,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 60,364 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 47,144 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,282 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 26,847 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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PX58 UXC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PX58 UXC, 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 PX58 UXC registered?

PX58 UXC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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