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GY58 XHP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

215,840 mi
Last recorded215,840 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 XHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 215,840 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 211,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 211,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 198,320 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 198,314 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 295,521 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 294,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 169,650 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 161,968 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 161,451 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 146,990 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 133,447 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 119,408 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 94,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2013 84,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 82,586 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 79,932 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 78,345 miles

All brake pads are getting low

Fail 20 Oct 2011 78,345 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

All brake pads are getting low

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 XHP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GY58 XHP, 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 XHP registered?

GY58 XHP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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