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RK58 UVY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,141 mi
Last recorded82,141 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 UVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 82,141 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 76,219 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 70,297 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2019 66,324 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 66,324 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 61,177 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 61,177 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 57,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2017 57,542 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 37% n/s weak (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 52,400 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 27 May 2016 52,391 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 May 2015 48,126 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 May 2014 42,637 miles

rear bolt loose on exhaust

Fail 29 May 2013 39,624 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 39,624 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 38,119 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 31,659 miles

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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RK58 UVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RK58 UVY, 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 RK58 UVY registered?

RK58 UVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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