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RE58 RVT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,187 mi
Last recorded117,187 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 RVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 117,187 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 108,233 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 108,233 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 95,019 miles

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 83,247 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 71,961 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 60,366 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 48,808 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 48,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 45,638 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 25 Oct 2011 45,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Front brake discs worn

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 RVT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RE58 RVT, 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 RVT registered?

RE58 RVT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2008.

Is RE58 RVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE58 RVT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE58 RVT have outstanding finance?

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