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CV58 CUK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,701 mi
Last recorded163,701 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 CUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 163,701 miles

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

undertrays fitted at the time of testing

Pass 4 Nov 2023 153,811 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 153,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 139,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 May 2022 139,707 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 122,904 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 108,273 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 108,273 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 98,765 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 93,624 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 93,620 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 88,140 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 77,900 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 65,314 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,712 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 52,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 50,606 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 43,112 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 33,207 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 33,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 CUK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CV58 CUK, 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 CUK registered?

CV58 CUK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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