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PK58 DLN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,654 mi
Last recorded129,654 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK58 DLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 129,654 miles

Offside Front heavy outer edge wear to tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2017 129,651 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front heavy outer edge wear to tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2016 102,814 miles

handbrake tell tale light not working

offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 18 Nov 2016 102,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake tell tale light not working

offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 1 Dec 2015 82,088 miles

both front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 2 Jan 2015 59,847 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 40,231 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 40,231 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 38,806 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,151 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 23,370 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 DLN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DLN, 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 DLN registered?

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

Is PK58 DLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK58 DLN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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