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AM58 MDE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

211,222 mi
Last recorded211,222 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM58 MDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2023 211,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

NSF FOG LIGHT DAMAGED

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 183,826 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 183,826 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 174,255 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 174,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2020 168,638 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Oct 2020 168,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 159,826 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 144,353 miles

Nearside Front Fog light damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Bush cracking/ slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bush cracking/ slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 133,391 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 133,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 120,495 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 106,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 80,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 66,064 miles

n/s/front tyre cut in side wall

Pass 7 Sep 2012 55,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,288 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AM58 MDE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AM58 MDE, 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 AM58 MDE registered?

AM58 MDE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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