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EX58 LYT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

59,368 mi
Last recorded59,368 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 LYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 59,368 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Mar 2025 57,963 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 56,745 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides. some wear to edges main tread 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 54,717 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 51,818 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. very light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 49,884 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 48,488 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 46,590 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 44,954 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 43,042 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 39,944 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 37,445 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 35,206 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 32,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2013 32,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

All discs are rusty

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake application uneven

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 27,442 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 23,161 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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EX58 LYT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EX58 LYT, 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 EX58 LYT registered?

EX58 LYT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is EX58 LYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX58 LYT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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