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DY58 ODS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

229,802 mi
Last recorded229,802 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 ODS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 229,802 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 218,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 207,204 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 198,584 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 191,017 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 191,017 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 174,240 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 157,322 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 157,318 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge worn out (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 137,657 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 19 Feb 2018 137,654 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front discs worn

Pass 20 Jan 2017 126,478 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2017 126,478 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 110,312 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 90,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 77,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2012 72,844 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 72,844 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2012 70,358 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 60,574 miles

Offside Front 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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DY58 ODS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY58 ODS, 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 DY58 ODS registered?

DY58 ODS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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