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PK58 ADU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,658 mi
Last recorded129,658 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK58 ADU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 129,658 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 117,319 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 111,333 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 111,220 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 105,048 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 98,319 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 91,012 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 90,997 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 83,547 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 75,551 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 66,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 57,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 57,165 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 47,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 38,777 miles

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

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

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

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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PK58 ADU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PK58 ADU, 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 PK58 ADU registered?

PK58 ADU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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