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RE58 YHG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,627 mi
Last recorded171,627 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 171,627 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 165,036 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Offside Front headlight slight movement

both front metal brake pipes in wheel arch corroding

Fail 28 Oct 2024 164,986 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link lower boot perished

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Offside Front headlight slight movement

both front metal brake pipes in wheel arch corroding

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 156,633 miles

Both front metal brake pipes corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs corroded - inner

Fail 24 Oct 2023 156,592 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front metal brake pipes corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs corroded - inner

Pass 28 Oct 2022 148,352 miles

Both Front Tyres Outer Edge Worn

Nearside Front Service Brake Lazy

Fail 25 Oct 2022 148,285 miles

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

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

Both Front Tyres Outer Edge Worn

Nearside Front Service Brake Lazy

Pass 21 Oct 2021 140,907 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 134,787 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 128,151 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre wearing edges cut both inner and outer sidewall

Pass 27 Oct 2018 114,450 miles

o/s/f tyre side wall cut

Pass 27 Oct 2017 97,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

covers and shields fitted

damage to vehicle front bumper

Fail 26 Oct 2017 97,647 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall multiple cuts marked with yellow chalk

covers and shields fitted

damage to vehicle front bumper

Pass 20 Oct 2016 84,482 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 74,529 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 164,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 65,404 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2014 65,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 57,417 miles

N/S/F Tyre has a cut in outer sidewall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2012 41,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 41,963 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 41,935 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,948 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 30,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 YHG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YHG, 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 YHG registered?

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

Is RE58 YHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE58 YHG shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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