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CU58 HCV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,428 mi
Last recorded93,428 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU58 HCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 93,428 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 86,247 miles

Front windscreen has a stonechip

Fail 12 Aug 2020 86,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link ball joint gaiter split/damaged (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn low from the inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front windscreen has a stonechip

both front brake discs scored/lipped

Pass 16 Aug 2019 79,823 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 79,823 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 73,455 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Low efficiency readings from handbrake

Fail 18 Aug 2018 73,455 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Low efficiency readings from handbrake

Pass 28 Jul 2017 69,676 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 69,676 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 64,645 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 64,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 52,415 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 40,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

puncture repair to offside rear (run flat) tyre

run flat tyres fitted to the rear of the vehicle

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2013 31,798 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 27,115 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 23,902 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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CU58 HCV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CU58 HCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU58 HCV registered?

CU58 HCV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is CU58 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU58 HCV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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