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GF58 RGZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

202,654 mi
Last recorded202,654 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 RGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 202,654 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Adjustable (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 202,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Adjustable (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 199,845 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 194,627 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 188,158 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 181,070 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 171,831 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 154,510 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 135,406 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 135,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 120,899 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 120,833 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 100,321 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 93,986 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 83,347 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2013 83,347 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2012 66,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 66,294 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 54,573 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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GF58 RGZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GF58 RGZ, 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

How do I check the history of GF58 RGZ?

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What year was GF58 RGZ registered?

GF58 RGZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2008.

Is GF58 RGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF58 RGZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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