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PK58 AWU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

52,833 mi
Last recorded52,833 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK58 AWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 52,833 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 51,489 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at forward lower arm mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 47,855 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 47,614 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front Control arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 46,431 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower control arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 44,997 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 44,997 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres split on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 43,360 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 42,027 miles

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

all tyres cracking but cannot see cords at time of test

slight leak to pas pump area

Fail 4 Mar 2020 42,024 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

all tyres cracking but cannot see cords at time of test

slight leak to pas pump area

Pass 6 Mar 2019 40,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 37,920 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 36,066 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 34,279 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking around outer edge

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking around outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2015 31,213 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked around tread

Pass 27 Mar 2014 29,298 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 45,644 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 40,026 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 19,440 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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PK58 AWU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 AWU, 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 AWU registered?

PK58 AWU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is PK58 AWU safe to buy?

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