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GY58 EKM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,534 mi
Last recorded94,534 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 EKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 94,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 87,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall, (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 83,352 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2019 83,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2018 74,256 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2017 67,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Fail 8 Aug 2017 67,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Pass 1 Aug 2016 59,195 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 50,918 miles

egine mangment light on in dash

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2014 39,026 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 31,108 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 22,972 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 22,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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GY58 EKM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GY58 EKM, 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 GY58 EKM registered?

GY58 EKM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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