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AO58 LHV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,021 mi
Last recorded78,021 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 LHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 78,021 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))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 75,257 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 72,623 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 69,922 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 68,017 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 64,950 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 61,803 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 58,179 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 55,094 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 51,569 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 47,055 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 36,347 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2014 35,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on edges and has cuts in the tread

Pass 1 Oct 2013 30,639 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 25,659 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2011 19,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 19,804 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 LHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LHV, 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 LHV registered?

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

Is AO58 LHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO58 LHV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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