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MK58 UUG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,550 mi
Last recorded141,550 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 UUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 141,550 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2023 139,336 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted could not do full inspection

Fail 3 Feb 2023 139,335 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted could not do full inspection

Pass 15 Jan 2022 132,640 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 130,788 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 127,925 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 125,715 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 125,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Wipers smearing

Pass 5 Feb 2018 119,465 miles

Dashboard cover up....

Fail 30 Jan 2018 119,455 miles

Brake performance not tested due to flat/punctured tire (3.7.A.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working Both Bulbs (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tire is flat with puncture on side wall

Pass 30 Jan 2017 111,666 miles

Rear number plate sightly insecure

off number plate light slightly dim

Fail 30 Jan 2017 111,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect has no aim beam (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear number plate sightly insecure

off number plate light slightly dim

Pass 24 Dec 2015 100,919 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 83,012 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 68,052 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 53,898 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 41,804 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 41,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 UUG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UUG, 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 UUG registered?

MK58 UUG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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