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DG58 YUH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,152 mi
Last recorded148,152 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 YUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2024 148,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front Of Wheel Well (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked With Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 131,075 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 131,075 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 112,849 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 112,826 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (facing up) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 97,505 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 92,402 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 92,341 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2020 85,965 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 79,151 miles

1 of 2 offside tail lamps inoperative

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 71,182 miles

damage to offside upper windscreen, not affecting drivers view

Pass 23 Feb 2017 59,899 miles

damage to top windscreen

slight damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2015 46,871 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 46,871 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 31 Jan 2015 45,502 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 41,138 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 35,273 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,233 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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DG58 YUH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DG58 YUH, 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 YUH registered?

DG58 YUH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2008.

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