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GY58 XHS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,250 mi
Last recorded77,250 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 XHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 77,250 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 72,152 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 72,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 64,927 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 64,185 miles

F/O/S HEADLAMP IMAGE POOR

Pass 7 Dec 2020 63,961 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2019 61,869 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2019 61,869 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2018 59,859 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 59,859 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 57,750 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 57,750 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 54,688 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 51,285 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 46,851 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 41,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 34,550 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 28,834 miles

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

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 XHS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GY58 XHS, 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 XHS registered?

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

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The MOT history for GY58 XHS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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