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GV58 MHX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,501 mi
Last recorded138,501 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 MHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 138,501 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 138,501 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 130,194 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tracking is out (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tracking is out (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 130,092 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tracking is out (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tracking is out (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 119,645 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 111,039 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 111,037 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2018 106,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 106,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 99,023 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 99,023 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 88,075 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 78,528 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 78,260 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 65,048 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 54,853 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 46,535 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 35,172 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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GV58 MHX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GV58 MHX, 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 GV58 MHX registered?

GV58 MHX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2008.

Is GV58 MHX safe to buy?

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