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RE58 RWF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,608 mi
Last recorded126,608 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 126,608 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 122,014 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 122,004 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s inner & outter (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 108,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 107,388 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 105,912 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 104,272 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 101,014 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 95,963 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 86,940 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 71,564 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 65,886 miles

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some items ..

Pass 15 Oct 2014 61,218 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 61,218 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 57,146 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 44,958 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 30,281 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 29,270 miles

n/s/f wheelarch liner slightly damaged / not fully secured

Fail 15 Nov 2011 29,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all tyres heavily scuffed on outer sidewalls

n/s/f wheelarch liner slightly damaged / not fully secured

o/s/f tyre pressure was low - set prior to test - has a non repairable puncture

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 RWF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 RWF, 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 RWF registered?

RE58 RWF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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