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DT58 TAY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,362 mi
Last recorded102,362 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT58 TAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 102,362 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 102,362 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high both front aim high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 98,476 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 95,312 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 88,616 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 78,015 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 65,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 61,725 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 61,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 52,493 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 43,559 miles

advise o/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread very close to the outer sidewall

Pass 26 Oct 2012 35,816 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 27,557 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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DT58 TAY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DT58 TAY, 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 DT58 TAY registered?

DT58 TAY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is DT58 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT58 TAY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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