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CU58 MZF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

199,867 mi
Last recorded199,867 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU58 MZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 199,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 181,955 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 165,412 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 149,250 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 135,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boots twisted upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 135,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boots twisted upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 133,685 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 132,761 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 128,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 121,540 miles

full under body inspection not possible because of under trays

Pass 20 Mar 2017 117,492 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 117,443 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 113,578 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 108,133 miles

both rear tyres blistering inner sidewalls

Fail 17 Nov 2015 108,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

both rear tyres blistering inner sidewalls

Pass 17 Nov 2014 93,339 miles

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2014 93,339 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 77,488 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 77,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 14 Nov 2012 62,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 46,844 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 46,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CU58 MZF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CU58 MZF, 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 MZF registered?

CU58 MZF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2008.

Is CU58 MZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU58 MZF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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