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DY58 GXN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,863 mi
Last recorded137,863 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 GXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 137,863 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 137,863 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit.....Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit....Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 132,125 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 132,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm/bushes as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 126,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 117,064 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 117,033 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes over rear differential leading to offside and nearside (marked in yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (replace ASAP) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (replace ASAP) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 112,002 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 110,740 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 106,739 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 86,568 miles

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

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

both front tyres are perished on the outer sidewall

both front tyres are starting to wear on the outer edge

engine management light is on

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Fail 11 May 2017 86,568 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 16 94V (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres are perished on the outer sidewall

both front tyres are starting to wear on the outer edge

engine management light is on

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 18 May 2016 73,304 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished outer sidewalls

offside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 18 May 2016 73,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

both front tyres perished outer sidewalls

brake pad warning light on

offside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 29 May 2015 68,340 miles

Minor damage/cracking etc to nsf tyre sidewall

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Osf tyre sidewall cracking and has small cuts.

Pass 25 May 2014 62,390 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Both front brake pipes starting to corrode.

Both front tyres starting to crack / 205 55 R16

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

Pass 25 May 2013 57,554 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 52,102 miles

fine crackes developing on rear tyres overall tyres good

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 GXN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GXN, 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 GXN registered?

DY58 GXN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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