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ML58 ATZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,805 mi
Last recorded162,805 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 ATZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 162,805 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 160,413 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 160,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb holder broken within lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 157,618 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 153,444 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 153,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 150,523 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 146,830 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Jul 2021 146,830 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2020 141,302 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 135,844 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 123,932 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 118,701 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 118,692 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 114,055 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 106,045 miles

nearside front side light inop

Fail 3 Feb 2015 106,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nearside front side light inop

offside rear tyre outer edge cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2014 99,488 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 91,880 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 68,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Nov 2011 68,889 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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ML58 ATZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ML58 ATZ, 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 ML58 ATZ registered?

ML58 ATZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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