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RV58 MMX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,182 mi
Last recorded122,182 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 MMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 122,182 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 108,021 miles

both front drop link dust cover poor

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge- cracking all round

o/s/f tyre cracking/perished

rear bottom chassis slightly corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2025 108,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge- cracking all round

rear bottom chassis sightly corroded

rear discs sightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2024 107,776 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking

n/s mirror casing poor- indicator dim

n/s/f tyre wearing low

rear suspension has slight corrosions

Fail 23 Mar 2024 107,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding pads low and discs overheated (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Door mirror repeater/indicator poor

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension heavily corroded

Rear Tyres cracking/perished

Pass 24 Mar 2023 101,903 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 101,902 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 97,312 miles

h/b travel on limit

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2022 97,312 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

h/b travel on limit

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2021 90,067 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 85,179 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 79,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear to front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear to front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 69,757 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 59,088 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 50,048 miles

near side rear tyre 2mm off side rear 3mm

Pass 17 Feb 2015 42,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 27,197 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 19,142 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 15,330 miles

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

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

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 MMX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 MMX, 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 RV58 MMX registered?

RV58 MMX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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