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ML58 MCL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

70,873 mi
Last recorded70,873 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 70,873 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 70,864 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2026 69,960 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2026 69,960 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 68,073 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 66,289 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 28 Nov 2022 63,566 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 60,577 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 57,835 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 57,830 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 55,229 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 53,720 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 51,432 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 43,481 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 39,885 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 37,333 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 34,996 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 32,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 28,590 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 MCL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MCL, 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 MCL registered?

ML58 MCL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is ML58 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML58 MCL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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