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AO58 YKS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,969 mi
Last recorded178,969 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 YKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 178,969 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 178,969 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 168,034 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 159,624 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 148,152 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 134,639 miles

Coolant leak ()

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear position/stop lamps (4.2.1 (a) (i))

rear coil springs difficult to fully inspect

Fail 21 Jan 2022 216,348 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear position/stop lamps (4.2.1 (a) (i))

rear coil springs difficult to fully inspect

Pass 20 Jan 2021 129,007 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 115,734 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 115,834 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 109,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 109,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 100,336 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Fail 28 Oct 2017 100,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 28 Oct 2016 91,732 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Fail 28 Oct 2016 91,732 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 22 Oct 2015 80,665 miles

Engine covers and trays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 30 Oct 2014 68,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 36,052 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 31,154 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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AO58 YKS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO58 YKS, 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 AO58 YKS registered?

AO58 YKS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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