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DE58 YDX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,841 mi
Last recorded120,841 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 YDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 120,841 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 119,245 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 114,756 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber cracking / damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 112,077 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 112,075 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Bracket missing (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Detached (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Below legal limit and cut on outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounting cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Under trays obscuring testable items

Pass 18 Jan 2022 104,007 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 104,006 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 97,357 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 93,301 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 87,143 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded

plastic undertrays fitted not able to check items

Pass 13 Jul 2017 79,950 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 79,950 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 77,053 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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DE58 YDX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YDX, 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 YDX registered?

DE58 YDX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is DE58 YDX safe to buy?

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