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DY58 GXE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,466 mi
Last recorded119,466 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 GXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 119,466 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 117,171 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 114,876 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 114,843 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 112,117 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 110,915 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 107,013 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 102,459 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 102,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 91,977 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 86,716 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front tyre cut to side wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cut to side wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 86,716 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front tyre cut to side wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cut to side wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 80,025 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)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 79,950 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper brake nipple area (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre deep cracks to edge of thread/sidewall

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 74,878 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slight imbalance

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake slight imbalance

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear lamp issue

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 70,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 70,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 100,071 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,307 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 35,618 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,618 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 GXE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GXE, 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 GXE registered?

DY58 GXE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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