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RK58 VWC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,038 mi
Last recorded48,038 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 VWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 48,038 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 48,038 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre heavily perished and tread on 2mm

Pass 24 May 2018 30,162 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 30,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers worn/smearing

Pass 22 Jul 2013 29,659 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 28,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front+rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2011 24,755 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 VWC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VWC, 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 VWC registered?

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

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The MOT history for RK58 VWC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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