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EK58 WVR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,611 mi
Last recorded114,611 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 WVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 114,611 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 91,329 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 91,113 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Excessively Worn Outer Shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 72,404 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 69,399 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 66,103 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 66,103 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 60,262 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 53,812 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 45,108 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 37,660 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 33,754 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 28,245 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 23,589 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre has small cuts on inner wall

Pass 10 Oct 2012 18,502 miles

Fine chips in windscreen.

Front brake pads approx. 60% worn.

Small "divot" in N/S/R tyre sidewall.

Tyre sizes - Front-225/40zr18 Rear-255/35zr18.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 14,053 miles

Both front & N/S/R tyre sidewalls damaged ( suspect due to curbing) but within M.O.T. limits.

Suspect front brake pads approx. 50% worn.

Tyre sizes, Front-225/40zr18 Rear-255/35zr18.

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 WVR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WVR, 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 WVR registered?

EK58 WVR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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