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PK58 AWZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,549 mi
Last recorded95,549 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2019 95,549 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

brake pad wear indicator light on dash

exhaust heatshield at rear loose

Pass 8 Mar 2018 86,878 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc sign heat damage

Nearside Rear brake pad at 2mm

back box heat sheild insucure

front brake discs lipped

various brake pipes greased and signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2018 86,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc sign heat damage

Nearside Rear brake pad at 2mm

back box heat sheild insucure

front brake discs lipped

various brake pipes greased and signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2017 78,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

under trays conceal components but examined where visible

Fail 24 Mar 2017 78,704 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below minimum tread and inner sidewall has splits with cord exposed (245/40/R17/91Y) (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light illuminated

under trays conceal components but examined where visible

Pass 18 Mar 2016 71,548 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn close to limit

Fail 18 Mar 2016 71,548 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 18 Mar 2015 61,058 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 61,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 50,005 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 39,727 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 25,472 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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PK58 AWZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PK58 AWZ, 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 AWZ registered?

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

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