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RK58 VUR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

180,589 mi
Last recorded180,589 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 VUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 180,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear and front brake pads are wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear center arms upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 180,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear and front brake pads are wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear center arms upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 167,058 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 153,064 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 153,064 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 128,445 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 110,969 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 106,903 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 97,154 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

both rear track control arms inner bushes deteriated

undersheilds fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2015 97,154 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

both rear track control arms inner bushes deteriated

undersheilds fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2014 87,636 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 70,080 miles

EML on.

Pass 31 May 2012 48,420 miles

Front 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 VUR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VUR, 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 VUR registered?

RK58 VUR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is RK58 VUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK58 VUR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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