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DG58 EBM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,174 mi
Last recorded125,174 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 EBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2025 125,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm of the two. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2024 119,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 114,606 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 108,898 miles

Undertrays and sills covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2021 102,721 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 97,493 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 86,728 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on edges.

n/s/f brake pipe corroded.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 76,960 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 65,346 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 51,026 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 38,789 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 38,789 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 30,619 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 30,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 28,254 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2013 23,249 miles

Front n/s tyre worn inner and outer edges.

Fail 31 Dec 2012 23,207 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front n/s tyre worn inner and outer edges.

Pass 3 Jan 2012

Nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre has a cut on sidewall but not exposing ply or cord

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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DG58 EBM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DG58 EBM, 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 DG58 EBM registered?

DG58 EBM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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The MOT history for DG58 EBM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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