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RK58 UXN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

154,742 mi
Last recorded154,742 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 UXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 154,742 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 154,741 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 154,412 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on during test. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface n/s/r lamp unit damaged. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 146,014 miles

Cross axle brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe to brake hose slightly corroded

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe to brake hose slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 146,014 miles

Cross axle brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe to brake hose slightly corroded

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe to brake hose slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 140,253 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 140,253 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 140,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible wrong immage (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Body component likely to become detached door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 119,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 119,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 82,226 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 63,280 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 63,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 55,989 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 31,402 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 UXN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 UXN, 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 UXN registered?

RK58 UXN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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