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AY58 SHA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

80,693 mi
Last recorded80,693 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 SHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 80,693 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 78,090 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 74,745 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 69,981 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 65,072 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 63,026 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 62,046 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 59,500 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 54,550 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 50,720 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 47,149 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 43,273 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 39,740 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 35,042 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 25,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Oct 2011 19,805 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 19,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AY58 SHA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AY58 SHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY58 SHA registered?

AY58 SHA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2008.

Is AY58 SHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY58 SHA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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