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MK58 UWW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,888 mi
Last recorded71,888 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 71,888 miles

Vehicle under body showing signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas recommend an underseal for protection against further rust and corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2026 71,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle under body showing signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas recommend an underseal for protection against further rust and corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2025 69,658 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 69,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 66,935 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 25 Oct 2024 66,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 64,445 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 61,091 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 61,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 57,565 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 54,805 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 50,570 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 50,528 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 44,868 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 39,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at join to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at join to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Sep 2017 39,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at join to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at join to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2016 34,762 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 31,406 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALl (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted to NSR seat

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted to OSR seat

Fail 15 Sep 2015 31,406 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALl (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted to NSR seat

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted to OSR seat

Fail 23 Sep 2014 46,326 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)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 28,785 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)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 25,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2012 21,712 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 18,764 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 UWW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 UWW, 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 UWW registered?

MK58 UWW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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