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CE58 VGD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,438 mi
Last recorded154,438 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 VGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 154,438 miles

Both sides rear handbrake cable supports broken (safe )

Exhaust silencer heatshield loose but not likely to become detached Both sides rear

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

mirror turn signals not working both sides ( visibility from side headlamp indicators )

Fail 14 Oct 2025 154,437 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both sides rear handbrake cable supports broken (safe )

Exhaust silencer heatshield loose but not likely to become detached Both sides rear

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp broken

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

mirror turn signals not working both sides ( visibility from side headlamp indicators )

Pass 9 Oct 2024 145,265 miles

Both rear silencer heatshields loose but not likely to become detached

Nearside Mirror indicator not working but wrap around front indicator shows amber light to side

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake support brackets broken both sides

Rear Exhaust clamp broken

Fail 27 Sep 2024 145,264 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both rear silencer heatshields loose but not likely to become detached

Nearside Mirror indicator not working but wrap around front indicator shows amber light to side

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake support brackets broken both sides

Rear Exhaust clamp broken

Pass 12 Sep 2023 134,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front,advise replacing ASAP (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust clamp broken

Nearside front indicator side repeater working but very poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake cables support brackets detached

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Nearside (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 134,501 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front,advise replacing ASAP (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust clamp broken

Nearside front indicator side repeater working but very poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake cables support brackets detached

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Nearside (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 125,537 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front,advise replacing ASAP (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust clamp broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake cables support straps detached

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Nearside (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 125,533 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate insecure Front (0.1 (a))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Nearside rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Offside rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front,advise replacing ASAP (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust clamp broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake cables support straps detached

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Nearside (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 112,568 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (advise replacing ASAP) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust clamp broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake cables support straps detached

Fail 15 Dec 2020 112,568 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (advise replacing ASAP) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust clamp broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake cables support straps detached

Pass 20 Nov 2019 102,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2018 89,664 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 74,272 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 74,272 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 65,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 44,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

TPMS on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2015 44,416 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

TPMS on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 35,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 32,529 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 28,792 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 27,098 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SUSPENSION,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

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 VGD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VGD, 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 VGD registered?

CE58 VGD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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