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LD58 OSZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,754 mi
Last recorded166,754 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 OSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 166,754 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 156,760 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 156,760 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 156,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe next to sill (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear sub-frame, drivers side, area in front of lower most arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear sub-frame, passenger side, area in front of lower most arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame fractured rear sub-frame, drivers side, area in front of lower most arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability rear sub-frame, drivers side, area in front of lower most arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub-frame, drivers side, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub-frame, passenger side, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub-frame, drivers side, front area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub-frame, passenger side, front area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

lower boot panel damaged/deformed

Pass 2 Sep 2021 145,133 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 137,571 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 126,726 miles

Minor corrosion to rear sub frame and chassis

Fail 20 Aug 2019 126,726 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Minor corrosion to rear sub frame and chassis

Pass 10 Sep 2018 113,506 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 102,529 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 89,871 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 77,455 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 49,573 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 35,264 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 53,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 25,496 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 25,307 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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LD58 OSZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LD58 OSZ, 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 LD58 OSZ registered?

LD58 OSZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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