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SH58 YWP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,284 mi
Last recorded116,284 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH58 YWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 116,284 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 112,235 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 107,969 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 103,094 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 98,951 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 92,762 miles

Exhaust rear heatshield loose

Pass 3 Feb 2020 85,732 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 78,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 77,965 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Two pipes front to rear running along inner sill (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 72,695 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 72,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 66,928 miles

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2017 66,867 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 60,691 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 53,711 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 47,309 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 37,800 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 28,259 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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SH58 YWP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SH58 YWP, 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 SH58 YWP registered?

SH58 YWP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2008.

Is SH58 YWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH58 YWP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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