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RK58 VPF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

193,224 mi
Last recorded193,224 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 VPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 193,224 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 186,346 miles

Nearside Rear babyseat

Pass 28 Nov 2022 176,777 miles

Nearside Rear babyseat

Pass 24 Dec 2021 167,368 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 151,222 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 136,073 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 134,713 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 114,515 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 97,294 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 97,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 74,145 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 53,819 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,876 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 34,268 miles

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

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

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 VPF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK58 VPF registered?

RK58 VPF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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The MOT history for RK58 VPF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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