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HV58 YSB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,385 mi
Last recorded151,385 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 YSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 151,385 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 130,858 miles

under trays / sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2020 130,730 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 126,326 miles

Nearside Front Droplink dust cover starting to perish

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

Offside Front Droplink dust cover starting to perish

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 122,029 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 121,989 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake wear light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 115,765 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 101,125 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 86,555 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 73,848 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,568 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 57,908 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 43,031 miles

Childseat fitted to nearside rear. Unable to fully check adult seat belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HV58 YSB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HV58 YSB, 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 HV58 YSB registered?

HV58 YSB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2008.

Is HV58 YSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV58 YSB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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