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RK58 VPM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,646 mi
Last recorded105,646 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 105,646 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 100,411 miles

Both front outer sidelights not working

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 94,447 miles

front registration plate deteriorating

nearside front outer brake pad wearing thin

offside front outer side light not working

offside registration plate lamp not working

Fail 25 Oct 2023 94,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall damage 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front registration plate deteriorating

nearside front outer brake pad wearing thin

offside front outer side light not working

offside registration plate lamp not working

Pass 28 Oct 2022 91,220 miles

offside registration plate light not working

Fail 28 Oct 2022 91,220 miles

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

offside registration plate light not working

Pass 29 Oct 2021 88,926 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 88,926 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 86,358 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

offside front antiroll bar linkage lower gaiter leaking grease slightly

offside rear tyre wearing wearing low close to markers

Pass 2 Mar 2019 82,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner side light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Tracking

Fail 27 Feb 2019 82,591 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside revers light not working

Tracking

Pass 23 Feb 2018 80,095 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damage/perishing and wearing low on both edges 205/55/16

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing and slightly offshape

offside front outer wall perishing and wearing on both edges

offside rear tyre outer wall perishing

Fail 23 Feb 2018 80,095 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall damage/perishing and wearing low on both edges 205/55/16

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing and slightly offshape

offside front outer wall perishing and wearing on both edges

offside rear tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 25 Feb 2017 76,308 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre outer wall damaged

coolant level low .fluid topped up

Pass 15 Jan 2016 72,320 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2015 68,614 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 64,694 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 46,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre damage to outter sidewall

Pass 1 Sep 2011 29,919 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2011 29,919 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

nail in o/s/r tyre

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 VPM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VPM, 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 VPM registered?

RK58 VPM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is RK58 VPM safe to buy?

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