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SG58 VZY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,227 mi
Last recorded122,227 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 122,227 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 191,378 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 182,534 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 103,886 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [front to rear at rear-corroded]. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [front to rear at rear-corroded]. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 103,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [rear arm ball joint]. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [front to rear at rear-corroded]. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [front to rear at rear-corroded]. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 90,899 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 90,889 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 81,972 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2018 74,467 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 67,102 miles

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

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Fail 10 Jan 2018 67,102 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 14 Jan 2017 58,637 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 56,993 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 54,178 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 54,148 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 49,816 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 45,621 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 38,085 miles

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

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 VZY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SG58 VZY, 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 SG58 VZY registered?

SG58 VZY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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