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RE58 YEU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,509 mi
Last recorded126,509 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 YEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 126,509 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking, But Not Torn Through (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Rear Rear Prop Shaft Damper Perishing But Not Torn Through

Central Rear Rear Subframe; Vibration Damper Bushes Perishing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder Obscuring Part Of Central Windscreen View ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Radius Arm Bushes Perishing (Rear Suspension) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner Bulb Blown (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Radius Arm Bushes Perishing (Rear Suspension) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 126,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower Rear Arm Ball Joint Excessive Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower Rear Arm Ball Joint Excessive Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking, But Not Torn Through (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Rear Rear Prop Shaft Damper Perishing But Not Torn Through

Central Rear Rear Subframe; Vibration Damper Bushes Perishing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder Obscuring Part Of Central Windscreen View ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Radius Arm Bushes Perishing (Rear Suspension) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner Bulb Blown (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Radius Arm Bushes Perishing (Rear Suspension) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 118,662 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 110,777 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 110,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 102,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing to shoulders 205/55/16

Pass 13 Apr 2022 92,049 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 90,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 89,167 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 82,576 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 75,198 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 75,126 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 68,748 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked on tread

Pass 26 Jul 2016 60,997 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 53,153 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 45,525 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Jul 2013 38,218 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 32,187 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 25,376 miles

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

unable to check all steering / brake / suspension components due to covers fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2011 25,376 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

unable to check all steering / brake / suspension components due to covers fitted

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 YEU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YEU, 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 YEU registered?

RE58 YEU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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