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PN58 TVV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,275 mi
Last recorded119,275 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN58 TVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 119,275 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S AND O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play DUST COVER TORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play BOTH LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SLIGHT TORN (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 115,018 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 115,017 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 110,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 105,831 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S AND O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 105,829 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S AND O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 101,484 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 96,785 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 92,821 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 92,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 85,984 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,970 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 70,697 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 70,697 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 61,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc lipped

front wipers smeering

rear brake disc lipped

Pass 13 Mar 2014 48,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroding slightly front to rear

front tyres wearing more on edges

Fail 13 Mar 2014 48,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroding slightly front to rear

front tyres wearing more on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2013 40,669 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 28,794 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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PN58 TVV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PN58 TVV, 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 PN58 TVV registered?

PN58 TVV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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