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RV58 MGX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,676 mi
Last recorded80,676 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 MGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 80,676 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 78,090 miles

service brake pedal has slight travel

Fail 14 Nov 2024 78,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

service brake pedal has slight travel

Pass 9 Nov 2023 75,359 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides of the car (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 72,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides of the car (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 72,910 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides of the car (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 69,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides of the car (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2020 66,640 miles

Central To Rear Exhaust Has Internal Rattle

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen Minor Chip

Pass 6 Nov 2019 64,191 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 59,841 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2017 54,862 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 49,369 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low

Offside Rear tyre low

Fail 8 Nov 2016 49,369 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre low

Offside Rear tyre low

Pass 3 Nov 2015 43,533 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 38,246 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 33,796 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 28,652 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres getting close to tread wear indicators

Pass 9 Dec 2011 21,606 miles

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Fail 9 Dec 2011 21,606 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

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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RV58 MGX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RV58 MGX, 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 RV58 MGX registered?

RV58 MGX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is RV58 MGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 MGX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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