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AO58 MLZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

311,995 mi
Last recorded311,995 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 MLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 311,995 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 302,033 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 168,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 141,364 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 141,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 127,760 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 111,933 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 111,933 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 96,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise slight play in nsf wheel

eml light on dash

Fail 17 Jul 2015 96,663 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise slight play in nsf wheel

eml light on dash

Pass 26 Mar 2014 76,745 miles

EM light on

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 66,476 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 57,093 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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 MLZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AO58 MLZ, 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 MLZ registered?

AO58 MLZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is AO58 MLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO58 MLZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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