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MV58 VYP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,543 mi
Last recorded93,543 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 VYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 93,543 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2026 92,161 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 91,579 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 91,563 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 88,286 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 84,998 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 81,532 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 76,846 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 73,822 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 69,202 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 63,630 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 63,630 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 59,716 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 59,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 53,127 miles

underbody covers fitted unable to check some components

Fail 17 Aug 2016 53,127 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

underbody covers fitted unable to check some components

Pass 19 Aug 2015 47,445 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 40,817 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 34,468 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 27,782 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 21,842 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 VYP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VYP, 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 VYP registered?

MV58 VYP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is MV58 VYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV58 VYP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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