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MV58 DPE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

131,632 mi
Last recorded131,632 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 DPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 131,632 miles

Central Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin considrably lower than n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2025 131,631 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin considrably lower than n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2024 124,073 miles

Covers fitted masking some testable items

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lamp lense cracked

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 108,973 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

osf tyre wearing on edges

osr tail light lens cracked with water ingress

Pass 20 May 2022 105,804 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 100,140 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 92,203 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 84,463 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 73,280 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 63,724 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 63,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall. (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 51,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 41,096 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 32,581 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jun 2013 22,219 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 17,568 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 13,908 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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MV58 DPE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MV58 DPE, 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 MV58 DPE registered?

MV58 DPE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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