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MV58 VYR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,049 mi
Last recorded138,049 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 VYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2017 138,049 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 135,411 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 127,072 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 127,068 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 118,727 miles

offside front tyre cracking and worn on inside edge

Fail 20 Aug 2015 118,727 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cracking and worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Aug 2014 109,109 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 109,109 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 98,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside headlamp beam pattern could be better but is acceptable

Pass 21 Aug 2013 98,899 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside headlamp beam pattern could be better but is acceptable

Pass 29 Aug 2012 85,982 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 2 Sep 2011 62,331 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 VYR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VYR, 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 VYR registered?

MV58 VYR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2008.

Is MV58 VYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV58 VYR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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