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SD58 HZX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,859 mi
Last recorded92,859 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 HZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 92,859 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 88,820 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 83,311 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 79,303 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 75,401 miles

Nearside Front 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 fog light damaged

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear heatshield insecure

Fail 3 Aug 2022 75,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front 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 fog light damaged

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2021 71,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 67,328 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 67,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2019 63,317 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 63,317 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 55,346 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 43,915 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 43,915 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 39,122 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 33,270 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 28,427 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 24,261 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 21,175 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 16,748 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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SD58 HZX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SD58 HZX, 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 SD58 HZX registered?

SD58 HZX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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