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MF58 YVY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,591 mi
Last recorded92,591 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 YVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 92,591 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 85,212 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 77,100 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 72,313 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 72,311 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn very badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 69,973 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 61,837 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 50,968 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 46,316 miles

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

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

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Pass 15 Aug 2016 41,751 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 41,751 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 38,943 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn and perished

Pass 29 Aug 2014 35,135 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges advise n/s/f tyre worn on edges and some damage to outer sidewall

Pass 30 Aug 2013 30,475 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise rear tyres worn advise some damage n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 3 Oct 2012 25,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 19,232 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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MF58 YVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MF58 YVY, 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 MF58 YVY registered?

MF58 YVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is MF58 YVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF58 YVY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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