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RA58 GVX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,147 mi
Last recorded40,147 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA58 GVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 40,147 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 36,548 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 26,664 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 18,473 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 17,981 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 17,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 17,503 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 17,202 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 16,308 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 16,308 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))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 15,352 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 14,235 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 13,225 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 12,074 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 10,597 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 9,212 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 7,529 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 5,874 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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RA58 GVX 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 88.9%.

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 RA58 GVX, 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 RA58 GVX registered?

RA58 GVX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is RA58 GVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA58 GVX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RA58 GVX have outstanding finance?

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