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CV58 CTU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,755 mi
Last recorded175,755 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 CTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 175,755 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 165,709 miles

Corrosion Started On Rear Subframe

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edge

Fail 10 Oct 2024 165,709 miles

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

Corrosion Started On Rear Subframe

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edge

Pass 2 Oct 2023 156,531 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 156,531 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 146,448 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly Worn On Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 218,906 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 218,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake Slightly Binding.

Pass 28 Oct 2020 127,477 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 117,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 107,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 95,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ans has outer wall damage (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 84,568 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 81,722 miles

Under trays fitted difficult inspection

Pass 5 Aug 2015 73,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2014 61,188 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 61,188 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 49,202 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 36,965 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,065 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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CV58 CTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV58 CTU, 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 CV58 CTU registered?

CV58 CTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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