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CE58 VGC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,606 mi
Last recorded119,606 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 119,606 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 119,606 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 110,362 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 110,325 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 108,298 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 108,298 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 107,086 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 103,507 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 89,028 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 89,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 77,744 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 72,101 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2015 65,475 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 20 Aug 2015 65,475 miles

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

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 59,537 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 52,974 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 44,282 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 33,759 miles

rear brake pads 60-70% worn

Fail 19 Sep 2011 33,745 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake pads 60-70% worn

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 VGC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CE58 VGC, 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 VGC registered?

CE58 VGC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is CE58 VGC safe to buy?

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