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EK58 VBO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,482 mi
Last recorded117,482 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 VBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 117,482 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 117,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Near flex pipe, see chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back pipe corroded near rear of sill. (See chalk). May also be corroded elsewhere but cannot see due to covers. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Near flex pipe, see chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back pipe corroded near rear of sill. Next to chalked pipe. May be corroded elsewhere but cannot see due to covers. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded near flex pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 103,430 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted full length of vehicle not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 1 Oct 2019 97,779 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2018 93,855 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 85,331 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 76,160 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 64,698 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 55,279 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 39,228 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2012 28,279 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 20,737 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 VBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VBO, 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 EK58 VBO registered?

EK58 VBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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