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EM58 AMG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,276 mi
Last recorded121,276 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM58 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 121,276 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2026 119,911 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 113,049 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 113,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Dipped beam (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie-rod inside rack gaiter (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Dipped beam (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 107,686 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 99,862 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat sheild loose rattling (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable steering tie rod inner joint free play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn warped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 99,862 miles

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working mirror flasher not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat sheild loose rattling (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable steering tie rod inner joint free play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn warped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 84,015 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 81,775 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 80,005 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 75,762 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 75,712 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 71,613 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 71,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 68,279 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 58,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 58,981 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 53,439 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 45,987 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 33,803 miles

nearside front tyre wall damaged

rear wiper blade worn and split

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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EM58 AMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EM58 AMG, 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 EM58 AMG registered?

EM58 AMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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