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DK58 XBA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,049 mi
Last recorded159,049 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK58 XBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 159,049 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 146,098 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 146,098 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 130,965 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Large under cover fitted/difficult to fully inspect leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 130,965 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light. (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked in yellow. Curved arm/ball joint faces up. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked in yellow/curved arm/ball joint faces up. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Discs look to be worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Large under cover fitted/difficult to fully inspect leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 114,016 miles

Engine warning light lit/ Coolant level

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 100,590 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

e.m.s

Pass 1 Feb 2016 82,609 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 76,981 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 67,354 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 46,301 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 37,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front fog lamp lens broken.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front fog lamp not working.

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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DK58 XBA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DK58 XBA, 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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DK58 XBA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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