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DE58 WVR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,785 mi
Last recorded119,785 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 WVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 119,785 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 119,784 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 116,273 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under body cover fitted obscuring some components view

Pass 4 Dec 2017 109,707 miles

under trays fitted

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 104,325 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 100,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 100,776 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 95,875 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 68,728 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 52,634 miles

2 x front tyres starting to wear on edges of tread

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 52,634 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

2 x front tyres starting to wear on edges of tread

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

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

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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DE58 WVR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 DE58 WVR, 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 DE58 WVR registered?

DE58 WVR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2008.

Is DE58 WVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE58 WVR shows 11 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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