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GU58 UUL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,220 mi
Last recorded79,220 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 UUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 79,220 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 75,859 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 72,468 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 70,383 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 70,383 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 67,090 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some component's

Pass 16 Mar 2021 65,911 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 9 Mar 2020 64,330 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 9 Mar 2020 64,330 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 62,431 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 60,546 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 12 Apr 2017 58,970 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracking on outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre cracking on outer side wall both sides

Pass 15 Mar 2016 56,550 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 54,000 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 51,036 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,898 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 47,875 miles

O/S/R sidelights slightly less bright than O/S due to poor earth wire condition in plug

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 37,775 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 37,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 UUL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 UUL, 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 UUL registered?

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

Is GU58 UUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU58 UUL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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