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GK58 AOX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,332 mi
Last recorded118,332 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 AOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 118,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 118,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 115,997 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 113,992 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 108,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 99,623 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 99,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2021 91,637 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 85,758 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 83,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated frontmost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated frontmost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 12 Jan 2018 67,094 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Offside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2018 67,091 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Offside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2017 60,491 miles

engine management light illuminated

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jan 2017 60,452 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

engine management light illuminated

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2016 53,773 miles

Engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) staying on.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Camber arm (rear arm) ball joint slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly on its inner and outer edges.

Fail 13 Jan 2016 53,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) staying on.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Camber arm (rear arm) ball joint slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly on its inner and outer edges.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 44,507 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 36,708 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 36,642 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,136 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 21,851 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 21,851 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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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GK58 AOX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GK58 AOX, 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 GK58 AOX registered?

GK58 AOX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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