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ML58 AWA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

195,034 mi
Last recorded195,034 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 AWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 195,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n.s & o.s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 189,883 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 182,792 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 182,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2023 171,280 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 171,280 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 164,199 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 164,199 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 164,177 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2021 159,194 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 154,497 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 140,652 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 140,652 miles

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

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

Road wheel fixing missing All four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 129,695 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 129,695 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded over the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy suspect a leak but unable to see due to the plastic covers that are fitted to the underside of the vehicle (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 112,605 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 112,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 95,171 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 95,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 74,577 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 74,577 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 48,301 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 48,300 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 35,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 35,605 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 11,389 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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ML58 AWA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 ML58 AWA, 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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ML58 AWA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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