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GU58 LVS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

166,518 mi
Last recorded166,518 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 LVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 166,518 miles

Nearside Front front fog light damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2024 166,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front front fog light damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2023 158,506 miles

Nearside front tyre deteriorated/cut on side wall

both front anti roll bar link dust covers deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2022 152,837 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 148,015 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 141,950 miles

Rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 29 Jul 2019 141,948 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

FRONT AND REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY F 225/45/17 / R 245/40/17

Pass 30 Aug 2018 137,681 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 131,008 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 124,691 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 115,774 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 101,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 81,632 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,128 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 40,599 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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GU58 LVS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GU58 LVS, 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 GU58 LVS registered?

GU58 LVS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is GU58 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU58 LVS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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