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AU58 TDX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

190,518 mi
Last recorded190,518 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 TDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 190,518 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2022 182,621 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 182,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 173,453 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 172,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged light fluffing on edges (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Evidence of oil leaks under neath in multiple places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sub frame -foremost bushes are worn

Fail 2 Oct 2020 172,916 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Nut and bolt fixing appears to have small amount of movement (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged light fluffing on edges (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Evidence of oil leaks under neath in multiple places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sub frame -foremost bushes are worn

Pass 22 Oct 2019 157,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F Tyre Starting To Go Smooth On Inner + Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light N/S/R Light Lens Small Crack - No Affect On Emitted Light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R Tyre On 2MM + Smooth On Inner + Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F Tyre Starting To Go Smooth On Inner + Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted O/S/R Wheel Buckled - Not Excessively (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R Tyre On 2MM + Smooth On Inner + Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 157,670 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side No Recorded Effort At Wheel (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F Tyre Starting To Go Smooth On Inner + Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light N/S/R Light Lens Small Crack - No Affect On Emitted Light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R Tyre On 2MM + Smooth On Inner + Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F Tyre Starting To Go Smooth On Inner + Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted O/S/R Wheel Buckled - Not Excessively (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R Tyre On 2MM + Smooth On Inner + Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 135,537 miles

both rear hand brake cable supporting brackets broken

play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 20 Oct 2017 115,292 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 94,504 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 76,903 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 76,903 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 67,098 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 54,940 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 42,843 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 30,132 miles

Engine Management lamp on

Nearside front inner side lamp inop

Water ingress into nearside side repeater lamp

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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AU58 TDX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AU58 TDX, 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 AU58 TDX registered?

AU58 TDX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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