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LD58 OTZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

46,316 mi
Last recorded46,316 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 OTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 46,316 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2026 46,316 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 44,113 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 44,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 40,065 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 40,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 37,307 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 37,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 35,653 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 35,653 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 33,107 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 33,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 31,240 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 28,525 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 26,629 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 23,507 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 21,988 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 19,736 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 17,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 14,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2012 11,585 miles

both front tyres have slight cuts on the side wall no cord showing

Fail 22 Oct 2011 10,234 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front both tyre are slightly cut on sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2011 10,234 miles

front both tyre are slightly cut on sidewall

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 OTZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OTZ, 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 OTZ registered?

LD58 OTZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2008.

Is LD58 OTZ safe to buy?

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