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MK58 UVR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,650 mi
Last recorded124,650 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 UVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 124,650 miles

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp cracked

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2026 124,650 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp cracked

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2025 118,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 118,632 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken BADLY BROKEN IN 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front ( rear arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 112,800 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 112,800 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 106,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 102,684 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 102,684 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 98,356 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 98,341 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 94,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 90,617 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 90,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 85,009 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 73,811 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 4 Aug 2017 73,811 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes in n/s/r lower wheel arch. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 1.6mm !!! (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 60,253 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 58,326 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 54,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 45,083 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 45,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 38,687 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 28,097 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 UVR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UVR, 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 UVR registered?

MK58 UVR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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