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GU58 UWB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

103,356 mi
Last recorded103,356 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 103,356 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 101,050 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2022 93,598 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 93,598 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 85,408 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 81,234 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 80,754 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper drop link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 80,193 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 79,104 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 77,129 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 75,304 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 3 Jan 2015 73,375 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 71,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2012 69,358 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 66,174 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 20 Jul 2011 60,797 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 60,797 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.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 UWB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UWB, 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 UWB registered?

GU58 UWB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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The MOT history for GU58 UWB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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