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AO58 MME

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,717 mi
Last recorded163,717 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 MME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 163,717 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 158,258 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 150,094 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 150,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 142,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2023 142,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 135,943 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 130,644 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 125,409 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 118,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 113,308 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 113,308 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 110,737 miles

Nearside Front foglamp glass broken

warning light on for offside front parking light

Fail 15 Aug 2017 110,735 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low 45% difference (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front foglamp glass broken

warning light on for offside front parking light

Pass 23 Aug 2016 84,111 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear inner side light not working

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 23 Aug 2016 84,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear inner side light not working

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 24 Aug 2015 68,133 miles

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

body damage to rear bumper

engine oil level on MIN!

rear brake pads, look low?

some rust on metal brake pipes, may require attention soon

Fail 24 Aug 2015 68,133 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body damage to rear bumper

engine oil level on MIN!

rear brake pads, look low?

some rust on metal brake pipes, may require attention soon

Pass 11 Dec 2013 47,014 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 36,002 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 25,090 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 MME is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MME, 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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AO58 MME is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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