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LV58 RYP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,675 mi
Last recorded105,675 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV58 RYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 105,675 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 105,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 99,649 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 99,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not seated ??? (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear across Axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear subframe front Bush in Chassis as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm lower Ball joint as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear across Axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear subframe front Bush in chassis as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 88,265 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 77,351 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 71,147 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 64,402 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 64,180 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2020 58,651 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 54,157 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 50,956 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 48,574 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 48,574 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2016 43,796 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 37,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside 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 6 Jun 2014 31,042 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 16 May 2013 23,282 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 16,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside rear tyre on 3mm.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 12,978 miles

advise near side front tyre wearing outter edge

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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LV58 RYP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LV58 RYP, 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 LV58 RYP registered?

LV58 RYP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2008.

Is LV58 RYP safe to buy?

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