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MV58 VYK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,880 mi
Last recorded154,880 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 VYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 154,880 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 145,344 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 142,483 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 142,465 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 140,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 223,364 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 135,650 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 129,324 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 129,320 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 120,815 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 120,815 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 94,644 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front fog lamp lense damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring view to some components

items in boot, unable to inspect

Fail 8 Dec 2016 94,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front fog lamp lense damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring view to some components

items in boot, unable to inspect

Pass 1 Aug 2015 67,104 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 55,608 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 33,043 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 30,687 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 26,963 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 VYK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VYK, 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 VYK registered?

MV58 VYK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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