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PN58 UBY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,989 mi
Last recorded124,989 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 124,989 miles

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

covers fitted under body

Pass 11 Feb 2019 118,835 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all rear suspension arm bushes perishing/slight movement

front and rear brake pipes corroding/covered in grease

nearside rear outer brake light inop

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cut, no cords showing at time of test

Fail 11 Feb 2019 118,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all rear suspension arm bushes perishing/slight movement

front and rear brake pipes corroding/covered in grease

nearside rear outer brake light inop

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cut, no cords showing at time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2018 112,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 102,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 102,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 91,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges and on the legal limit

offside windscreen cracked/chipped but not affecting drivers view

Fail 9 Feb 2016 91,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges and on the legal limit

offside windscreen cracked/chipped but not affecting drivers view

Pass 6 Feb 2015 81,441 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 71,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Jan 2013 59,747 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 54,172 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 54,172 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 UBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UBY, 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 UBY registered?

PN58 UBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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