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AY58 ZDU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,374 mi
Last recorded159,374 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 ZDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 159,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 145,663 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 135,155 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 134,155 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 125,238 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2021 125,238 miles

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

exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 112,615 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 3 Sep 2020 112,615 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 17 Jun 2019 100,708 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 93,192 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 86,052 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 77,074 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 69,075 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 59,551 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 51,820 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 43,547 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,486 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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AY58 ZDU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 ZDU, 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 ZDU registered?

AY58 ZDU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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