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AB58 BUT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,016 mi
Last recorded44,016 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB58 BUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 44,016 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2024 69,832 miles

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

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 7 Nov 2022 68,990 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 9 Sep 2021 42,050 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 42,050 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 41,681 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 40,814 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 38,941 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 36,148 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 36,148 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 33,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 29,621 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 24,963 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 20,307 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 16,884 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 13,501 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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AB58 BUT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AB58 BUT, 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 AB58 BUT registered?

AB58 BUT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is AB58 BUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB58 BUT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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