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RK58 VTZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,790 mi
Last recorded92,790 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 VTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 92,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking Brake Effort Low, It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 87,129 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Dipped Headlamp Light Intensity Reduced But Not Excessive & Headlamp Aims Faint

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking Brake Effort Low, It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 85,984 miles

Offside Rear Parking Brake Effort Obviously Less Than Nearside Rear Parking Brake Effort It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 81,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Bald Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 81,455 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Lower Front Suspension Arm Inner Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Bald Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 79,830 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Mirror Housing Indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 79,829 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Rear Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Mirror Housing Indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 78,067 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Mirror Housing Indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 75,311 miles

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Effort ( 179 kgf ) Obviously Less Than Offside Rear Parking Brake Effort ( 274 kgf ) It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Pass 16 Jan 2019 69,396 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 69,396 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2018 65,467 miles

Offside & Nearside Front Tyres Wearing Outer Edges

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 60,339 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside Front Bake Pads (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Offside & Nearside Front Wheel Bearings (2.5.A.3c)

Lower Vehicle Covers Fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2015 52,599 miles

Lower Engine Covers Fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre, Side Wall Slight Damage

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 43,398 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 35,023 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 29,677 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 25,211 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 23,280 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 VTZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VTZ, 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 VTZ registered?

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

Is RK58 VTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK58 VTZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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