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RE58 WLD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,164 mi
Last recorded151,164 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 WLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 151,164 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 151,164 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn all around front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 144,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2024 139,497 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 139,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Intermediate drop arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected Front / FRONT LOWER ARM /WORN ARM FITTED / CATCHING UP ON SUSPENSION LEG WENT TURNING ON FULL LOCK (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 134,350 miles

Nearside Front Heatshield damaged

Nearside Front caliper bleed nipple snapped

Fail 20 Mar 2023 134,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Heatshield damaged

Nearside Front caliper bleed nipple snapped

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 128,644 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 128,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 123,957 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake lines starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

several leds not working on centre rear brake light

Fail 22 Feb 2021 123,957 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake lines starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

several leds not working on centre rear brake light

Pass 16 Mar 2020 119,665 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre shallow cuts in inner sidewall

under tray fitted obstructing the view of some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2020 119,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre shallow cuts in inner sidewall

under tray fitted obstructing the view of some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2019 112,591 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low to legal limit

under tray fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2018 104,911 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 104,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 96,542 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 96,463 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 85,658 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 85,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 75,714 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 72,423 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 72,423 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 64,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 51,866 miles

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)

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 WLD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WLD, 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 WLD registered?

RE58 WLD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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