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SG58 CKY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

113,379 mi
Last recorded113,379 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 CKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 113,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 113,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 108,912 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Top side lights inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 108,912 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear arm has excessive play in the ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Top side lights inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 104,730 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 104,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 100,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 100,291 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 93,243 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 93,243 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 86,344 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake imbalance. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 28 Jul 2021 86,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Both rear pipes rubbing on body at sill (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake imbalance. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 27 Jul 2020 80,460 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 74,591 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 74,568 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 68,560 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 68,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 61,779 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 59,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 59,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 55,445 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 55,445 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 48,188 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 41,352 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 35,935 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 30,218 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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SG58 CKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SG58 CKY, 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 SG58 CKY registered?

SG58 CKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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