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AK58 YGT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

164,569 mi
Last recorded164,569 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 YGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 164,569 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 161,113 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 161,070 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Sep 2019 151,333 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 139,678 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 130,640 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 120,740 miles

BRAKE FLUID DARK IN COLOUR

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% WEAR APPROX (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 110,197 miles

Engine cover fitted

Shield/guard fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Oct 2015 110,197 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine cover fitted

Shield/guard fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2014 99,936 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 89,811 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 81,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 69,160 miles

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

off side front wheel binding

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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AK58 YGT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AK58 YGT, 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 AK58 YGT registered?

AK58 YGT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is AK58 YGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 YGT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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