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RK58 VOA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,819 mi
Last recorded121,819 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 VOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 121,819 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 117,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 112,881 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both inner wings (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 108,035 miles

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

Offside Front 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 29 Sep 2022 107,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 2 Oct 2021 104,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 97,697 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 91,757 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 87,786 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre edge wearing

Pass 18 May 2017 83,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,172 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 53,177 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2015 53,177 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2014 38,771 miles

Both rear tyres perishing / cracking between tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads wearing low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2013 29,334 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 27,706 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 24,104 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 VOA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RK58 VOA, 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 VOA registered?

RK58 VOA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is RK58 VOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK58 VOA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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