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MK58 PAO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

232,074 mi
Last recorded232,074 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 PAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 232,074 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 232,074 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 222,853 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side cover with paint (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 209,811 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 209,811 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 194,631 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Apr 2018 194,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 185,830 miles

Glove box loose

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 185,830 miles

Glove box loose

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 174,498 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 174,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 166,950 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 166,950 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 166,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 159,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicles dash display says srs system is faulty but no warning lamps are illuminated

Pass 5 Nov 2012 151,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 106,036 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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MK58 PAO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MK58 PAO, 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 MK58 PAO registered?

MK58 PAO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is MK58 PAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK58 PAO shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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