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EK58 MSV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,772 mi
Last recorded99,772 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 MSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 99,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 99,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 97,564 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 93,384 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 87,984 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 82,997 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 75,233 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 71,505 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 69,962 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 64,147 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 64,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 58,946 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 55,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Oct 2015 51,569 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 46,273 miles

near side rear seat belt not fully tested due to a childseat fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2013 39,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 39,010 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 32,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 26,003 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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EK58 MSV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EK58 MSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK58 MSV registered?

EK58 MSV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2008.

Is EK58 MSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK58 MSV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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