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GY58 HFK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,007 mi
Last recorded115,007 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 HFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 115,007 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 115,006 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2025 101,799 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 98,663 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 98,663 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 93,787 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 93,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 90,142 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 88,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 84,852 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 77,978 miles

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Not Working

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Drivers Wing Mirror Deteriated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 69,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 62,893 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 1,540 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2014 46,647 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 38,859 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 38,857 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 30,289 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 23,308 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 23,308 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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GY58 HFK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY58 HFK registered?

GY58 HFK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is GY58 HFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY58 HFK shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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