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OV58 DVY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,247 mi
Last recorded154,247 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 DVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2022 154,247 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 151,993 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 151,993 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 146,024 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage/cracking to offside rear tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 146,024 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to nearside rear and offside rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage/cracking to offside rear tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 133,727 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 133,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 122,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre perished and has inner sidewall damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 122,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre perished and has inner sidewall damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 110,085 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 101,837 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 93,476 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 77,917 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 67,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OV58 DVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OV58 DVY, 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 OV58 DVY registered?

OV58 DVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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