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GL58 AYY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

228,076 mi
Last recorded228,076 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL58 AYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 228,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2022 139,058 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 218,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 218,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 129,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 121,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 114,867 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

nearside front lower fog lamp lens broken

nearside front tyre inner sidewall damaged but not exposing ply or cords

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 7 Dec 2017 114,860 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

nearside front lower fog lamp lens broken

nearside front tyre inner sidewall damaged but not exposing ply or cords

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 7 Dec 2016 107,598 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

front brake discs slightly worn

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 9 Dec 2015 97,612 miles

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

front brake discs lightly worn

nearside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 9 Dec 2014 86,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre inner sidewall damaged but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 26 Nov 2013 74,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

auxiliary drive belt incorrectly seated on guide pulley

nearside front tyre inner sidewall damaged but not exposing ply or cords

nearside front windscreen damged outside swept area

Pass 16 Nov 2012 64,630 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 55,298 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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GL58 AYY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GL58 AYY, 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 GL58 AYY registered?

GL58 AYY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is GL58 AYY safe to buy?

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