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DY58 GXC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,248 mi
Last recorded145,248 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 GXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 145,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm front bush slightly perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame lightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame front bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper and lower tie bar bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Fail 28 Jul 2026 145,248 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm front bush slightly perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre inner and outer side walls damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame lightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame front bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper and lower tie bar bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

rear exhaust heat shield loose rattling.

Pass 21 Aug 2025 137,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened lightly corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper and lower tie bar bushes perishing/unbonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame bushes perishing/unbonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearing very slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

rear exhaust heat shield loose/rattling.

slight play in calliper sliders.

Pass 9 Aug 2024 131,484 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front anti roll bar boots slightly split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner side wall damaged/worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame lightly corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame, front bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear, front tie bar bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 1 Aug 2023 124,532 miles

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Fail 31 Jul 2023 124,532 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 25 Aug 2022 118,930 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces of brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear upper side light dull.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 113,368 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces of brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake sticking slightly.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake performance low (recommend adjusting.)

Fail 27 Jul 2021 113,361 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excessive travel in foot brake. (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at rear by n/s rear inner wheel arch. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake performance low, recommend adjusting.

Pass 20 Aug 2020 108,887 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 108,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 103,760 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front castor bushes . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 96,312 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 90,098 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 83,842 miles

front wipers streaking

Pass 11 Aug 2015 78,937 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 75,076 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

n/s rear brake binding slightly.

n/s rear handbrake performance slightly low.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,830 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 55,236 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,302 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 48,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 39,734 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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DY58 GXC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 DY58 GXC, 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 DY58 GXC registered?

DY58 GXC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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