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MX58 YPD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,860 mi
Last recorded148,860 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX58 YPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 148,860 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 135,370 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 132,238 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 132,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 127,295 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 127,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 120,788 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 120,788 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2020 115,486 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Feb 2020 115,486 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2019 108,928 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 100,429 miles

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

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 20 Feb 2018 100,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint as chalked (2.4.G.2)

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

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

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 20 Feb 2017 93,059 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 93,051 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2016 86,400 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 86,400 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Dec 2014 77,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Dec 2014 77,006 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Dec 2013 64,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 53,791 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2011 39,165 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)

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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MX58 YPD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MX58 YPD, 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 MX58 YPD registered?

MX58 YPD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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