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AY58 XTN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,997 mi
Last recorded79,997 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 XTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 79,997 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 79,997 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2018 75,398 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 71,886 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 67,538 miles

Offside Front fog light glass broken

Fail 16 Dec 2016 67,538 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front fog light glass broken

Pass 18 Dec 2015 62,290 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

front wipers smearing

osf fog lamp damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2014 56,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 56,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 50,062 miles

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 13 Nov 2012 43,892 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 43,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,383 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2011 37,322 miles

Both front disc badly worn and lipped

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F tyre outter side wall has damage not deep enough to reach the cords

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 XTN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY58 XTN, 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 AY58 XTN registered?

AY58 XTN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is AY58 XTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY58 XTN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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