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CE58 VFT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,699 mi
Last recorded119,699 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 VFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 119,699 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 111,134 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly hand brake lever (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 102,918 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R, O/S/R. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 94,220 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 89,435 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 89,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2021 83,512 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 77,799 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2019 71,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Oct 2019 71,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2018 64,886 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2017 57,677 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Oct 2017 57,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2016 50,043 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Sep 2015 41,823 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm-worn on edge-splits in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat

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

Offside Rear tyre- splits in tread

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 35,311 miles

Advise brake pipes to all the flexys corroding.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 30,378 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 25,669 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 25,669 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2011 19,245 miles

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

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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CE58 VFT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE58 VFT, 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 CE58 VFT registered?

CE58 VFT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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