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AO58 HPN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,885 mi
Last recorded97,885 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 HPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 97,885 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 97,885 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn As chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 81,583 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 79,416 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 76,958 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 74,307 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 72,181 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 71,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 68,292 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 63,283 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 63,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 56,540 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 51,493 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 40,176 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 35,281 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 30,797 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 27,354 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 23,645 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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AO58 HPN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO58 HPN, 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 AO58 HPN registered?

AO58 HPN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is AO58 HPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO58 HPN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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