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RE58 AVX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

238,515 mi
Last recorded238,515 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 AVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 238,515 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 231,619 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 225,010 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 225,010 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 216,045 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPM warning light on

Fail 10 Aug 2023 215,868 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPM warning light on

Pass 12 Aug 2022 206,478 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 198,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 196,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 196,158 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 179,934 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 170,311 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged but not seriously affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 170,311 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged but not seriously affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 150,006 miles

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

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 130,374 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 114,119 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 99,823 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 99,823 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2012 83,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres wearing thin on outer edges.

Some damage to sidewalls of front tyres.

Some wear to rear brake discs.

Fail 7 Sep 2012 83,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres wearing thin on outer edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Some damage to sidewalls of front tyres.

Some wear to rear brake discs.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 61,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre has slight damage to the sidewall

windscreen damaged but not in the swept area or obstructing the drivers veiw of the road

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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RE58 AVX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE58 AVX, 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 RE58 AVX registered?

RE58 AVX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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