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DY58 GXL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

135,970 mi
Last recorded135,970 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 GXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 135,970 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

covers fitted underneath

general corrosion underneath

Pass 10 Oct 2024 131,822 miles

covers fitted underneath

general corrosion underneath

Pass 20 Oct 2023 127,317 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 123,791 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 120,043 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 116,803 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 113,350 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 110,296 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 106,202 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 101,525 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 94,945 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 88,886 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 81,197 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 81,197 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 73,908 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 67,507 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 GXL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DY58 GXL, 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 GXL registered?

DY58 GXL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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