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MA58 OTS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

183,149 mi
Last recorded183,149 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 OTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 183,149 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 179,242 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 175,714 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 172,325 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring other components.

Pass 10 Dec 2021 169,561 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 160,390 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 156,083 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 148,424 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 148,420 miles

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

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

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

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 17 Aug 2017 136,501 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 114,486 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 91,146 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 82,449 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 73,671 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 66,776 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 66,776 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 36,403 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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MA58 OTS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MA58 OTS, 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 MA58 OTS registered?

MA58 OTS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2008.

Is MA58 OTS safe to buy?

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