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PE58 EGK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,273 mi
Last recorded151,273 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE58 EGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 151,273 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aluminium arm bolted to front of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aluminium arm bolted to front of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 143,323 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 143,323 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 134,066 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 134,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake insecure rubbing noise from internal parking brake (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 125,361 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 125,360 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 116,293 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 116,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 108,445 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 108,442 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 99,083 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 88,908 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 80,883 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 70,836 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both some inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 70,834 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rearward (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both some inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 60,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2013 51,309 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 48,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Aug 2013 48,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 41,839 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 41,839 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 25 Aug 2011 33,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 33,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

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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PE58 EGK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PE58 EGK, 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 PE58 EGK registered?

PE58 EGK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is PE58 EGK safe to buy?

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