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DK58 OCM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,268 mi
Last recorded130,268 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK58 OCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 130,268 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 121,209 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 108,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in windscreen

Fail 25 Oct 2023 108,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall damaged cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Oct 2022 100,260 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 89,794 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 79,162 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 72,304 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 72,091 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 65,286 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 56,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit bhars.[255/35/r18],94y xl continentals (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 50,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs are worn and lipped. (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 46,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 46,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 40,530 miles

offside front fog lamp glass broken

Fail 22 Oct 2014 40,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

offside front fog lamp glass broken

offside front tyre cracked and perished on the side wall

wiper indicator showing replacement required

Pass 15 Oct 2013 35,758 miles

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

offside front foglamp broken

windscreen wipers starting to smear

Fail 14 Oct 2013 35,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front foglamp broken

windscreen wipers starting to smear

Pass 9 Oct 2012 27,247 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 19,013 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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DK58 OCM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK58 OCM, 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 DK58 OCM registered?

DK58 OCM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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