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PK58 AXV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,044 mi
Last recorded103,044 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK58 AXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 103,044 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2025 98,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2022 90,268 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 90,268 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 89,607 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

17%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 79,210 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 74,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 74,408 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35zr18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35zr18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 66,157 miles

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

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

small play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Mar 2019 66,157 miles

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

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

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

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

small play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Mar 2018 61,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear of two arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 54,576 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 44,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 31,905 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 30,445 miles

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

front pads low

Pass 9 Oct 2013 26,926 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 22,837 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 AXV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PK58 AXV, 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 AXV registered?

PK58 AXV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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