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RE58 JVC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,777 mi
Last recorded122,777 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 122,777 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 116,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge attention soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 103,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge attention very soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge attention very soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it goes above rear axle. Attention soon. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 89,561 miles

Nearside Front fog light n/w

Pass 7 Mar 2017 73,426 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 58,911 miles

Under body trays fitted.

Fail 21 Mar 2016 58,908 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under body trays fitted.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 50,892 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed out on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades smearing

Pass 1 Apr 2014 40,841 miles

Damage to o/s/r 1/4, lamp + bumper

o/s wiper blade smearing

Fail 1 Apr 2014 40,841 miles

Damage to o/s/r 1/4, lamp + bumper

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

o/s wiper blade smearing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,712 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 22,870 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 20,366 miles

Front tyres wearing thin.

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 JVC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RE58 JVC, 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 JVC registered?

RE58 JVC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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