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MV58 VYW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

180,001 mi
Last recorded180,001 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 180,001 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front wheel arches inscure

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

Nearside Rear door damaged

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2019 176,939 miles

Front Mudguard insecure both sides ()

Fail 29 Oct 2019 176,939 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Mudguard insecure both sides ()

Pass 2 Nov 2018 163,688 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 163,685 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam Bulb insecure (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 142,976 miles

Central Rear Advise rear brake check

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 128,283 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 117,372 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 104,492 miles

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)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 91,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 91,608 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 72,024 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 48,437 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 VYW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

MV58 VYW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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