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AV58 LKA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,291 mi
Last recorded130,291 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 LKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 130,291 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 116,960 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 109,958 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 109,958 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2016 93,823 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 93,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed has nail in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 79,531 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls

Fail 30 Apr 2015 79,531 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls

Pass 30 Apr 2014 65,724 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 65,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 38,263 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 37,376 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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AV58 LKA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV58 LKA, 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 AV58 LKA registered?

AV58 LKA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AV58 LKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV58 LKA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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