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PK58 AXA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,990 mi
Last recorded98,990 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 98,990 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 87,692 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2024 87,595 miles

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 85,480 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened above front lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 84,730 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 83,696 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 83,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2021 82,650 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 81,219 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, wearing. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 78,298 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 78,290 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 75,606 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 70,761 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Not as efficient (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 57,947 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 44,553 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 33,209 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 22,836 miles

Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

d/s front tyre worn on out side edge.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 12,052 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 AXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AXA, 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 AXA registered?

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

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