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MM58 RBY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,697 mi
Last recorded193,697 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM58 RBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 193,697 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi joint broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf lower arm (front) forward bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 172,172 miles

Nearside Rear Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear, not excessive

Offside Rear Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear, not excessive

Fail 27 Nov 2024 172,172 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre has splits to cords on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear, not excessive

Offside Rear Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear, not excessive

Pass 23 Nov 2023 155,087 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside, front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside, front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 155,087 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside, front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale orange. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside, front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale orange. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 137,392 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 137,392 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 113,113 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 161,277 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 156,492 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 149,636 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 90,024 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 85,665 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 80,215 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 69,978 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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MM58 RBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MM58 RBY, 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 MM58 RBY registered?

MM58 RBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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