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GK58 XYL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

204,489 mi
Last recorded204,489 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 XYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 204,489 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 190,527 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated marked red (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 190,527 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated marked red (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 185,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower bumper damaged

Offside Front Lower fog light damaged

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 184,096 miles

Offside Rear Lower bumper damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2019 181,047 miles

Offside Front fog light damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2018 175,073 miles

Offside Front fog light damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2018 175,073 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front fog light damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2017 168,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower bumper damaged

Offside Front fog light damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2016 161,562 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 161,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Front disc corroded

Front pads dangerously low

Pass 11 Sep 2015 145,681 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 10 Sep 2015 145,680 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm and punctured in tread

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm in centre

Pass 8 Sep 2014 101,703 miles

engine oil low

front brake discs scored

front tyres wearing on edges

kerb damage on alloys and tyre sidewalls

Pass 13 Sep 2013 76,372 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 61,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre outer side wall cracked but not exposing cords

Fail 10 Sep 2012 61,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre outer side wall cracked but not exposing cords

Pass 1 Sep 2011 44,881 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear 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 XYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XYL, 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 XYL registered?

GK58 XYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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