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HY58 PPX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,212 mi
Last recorded189,212 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 PPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 189,212 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 183,101 miles

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Underside Components

Pass 16 Feb 2021 176,954 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover adrift (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear heatshield slightly insecure

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

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

all wheels at each corner have a slightly damaged x1 wheel nut

both sides side repeaters on mirrors have slight condensation

hand brake cable bracket adrift nearside rear

rear brake pads low

slight surface corrosion to front and brake discs

water pump bearing worn and noisy

Fail 6 Feb 2021 176,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover adrift (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear heatshield slightly insecure

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

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

both sides side repeaters on mirrors have slight condensation

hand brake cable bracket adrift nearside rear

rear brake pads low

slight surface corrosion to front and brake discs

water pump bearing worn and noisy

Fail 26 Jan 2021 176,941 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Engine covers fitted from original obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 155,000 miles

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

Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 152,589 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 152,543 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 122,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 97,893 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 77,367 miles

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

offside front tyres cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2014 54,928 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 37,513 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 34,887 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 32,034 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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HY58 PPX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HY58 PPX, 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 HY58 PPX registered?

HY58 PPX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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