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EX58 YKO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,683 mi
Last recorded171,683 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 YKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 171,683 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 163,794 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly plug on res removed (1.1.10 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 151,964 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 151,964 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 138,755 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 124,765 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, inner and outer edges 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded @ joint to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower, rear arm ball joint very slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear brake pipes corroded @ joint to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 124,673 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, inner and outer edges 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded @ joint to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower, rear arm ball joint very slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear brake pipes corroded @ joint to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 114,257 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 107,378 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2019 107,378 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 99,142 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 89,428 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 89,062 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre showing small splits on inner sidewall

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Apr 2016 82,999 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 25,308 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 23,900 miles

unable to check all steering /brake /suspension components due to covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2011 17,183 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 YKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YKO, 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 EX58 YKO registered?

EX58 YKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is EX58 YKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX58 YKO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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