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HY58 ZDW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

165,125 mi
Last recorded165,125 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 ZDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 165,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 165,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 157,214 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 157,214 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 151,442 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 151,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 141,430 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 132,707 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 126,110 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 121,336 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside/Nearside front 225/45R17 DOT-2018 Lowest point 3mm worn smooth inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 121,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Most forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside/Nearside front lower arm inner bush (most forward arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside/Nearside front 225/45R17 DOT-2018 Lowest point 3mm worn smooth inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 113,302 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 104,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes covered by an under tray (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 104,086 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes covered by an under tray (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 92,076 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 79,773 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner raised ege

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner raised ege

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2016 79,772 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner raised ege

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner raised ege

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 66,776 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 66,776 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 54,447 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 44,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,388 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 24,580 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 ZDW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 HY58 ZDW, 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 ZDW registered?

HY58 ZDW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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