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PK58 BYR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,939 mi
Last recorded98,939 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 98,939 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 93,011 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 93,003 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2024 92,969 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 to calliper flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 86,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin on edges and cracking

Fail 6 Feb 2023 86,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin on edges and cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2022 73,439 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 69,134 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 69,132 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play to rear of hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 64,692 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 61,566 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 53,354 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 45,646 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 27,564 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 26,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 21,053 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 16,268 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 11,605 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 BYR 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 77.8%.

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 BYR, 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 BYR registered?

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

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