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CX58 VDK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,650 mi
Last recorded152,650 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX58 VDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 152,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 152,641 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 140,756 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material accross rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 140,756 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material accross rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 123,360 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 112,187 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 110,864 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 106,346 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 104,932 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 90,880 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 79,147 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 63,747 miles

Os front tyre has worn on inner extreme edge requires replacement asap[205/55/16v]

Wheel alignment may be required

Pass 25 Aug 2012 47,511 miles

rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,014 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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CX58 VDK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CX58 VDK, 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 CX58 VDK registered?

CX58 VDK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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