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OU58 HFW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,158 mi
Last recorded153,158 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU58 HFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 153,158 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 149,102 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 149,102 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 145,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 145,257 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 137,093 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 120,644 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2017 120,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2016 109,745 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded and blowing

Fail 25 Jan 2016 109,744 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded and blowing

Pass 5 Aug 2014 92,496 miles

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

front brake pads 70% worn

front discs corroded

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 81,944 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 74,839 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 66,988 miles

N/S/F Tyre cut on sidewall but cords not exposed

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 66,988 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre cut on sidewall but cords not exposed

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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OU58 HFW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OU58 HFW, 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 OU58 HFW registered?

OU58 HFW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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