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CK58 XVT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,618 mi
Last recorded121,618 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK58 XVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 121,618 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 109,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 97,789 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 97,781 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 87,103 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 67,872 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Jun 2021 67,872 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 May 2020 56,546 miles

under body sheilds fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 May 2020 56,546 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 54,470 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre low

underbody sheilds fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 May 2018 48,671 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 44,128 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 44,126 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 42,355 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 40,701 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 40,701 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2014 37,376 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 33,618 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 33,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Fail 29 May 2012 30,022 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 30,022 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 22,424 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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CK58 XVT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CK58 XVT, 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 CK58 XVT registered?

CK58 XVT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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