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OV58 DXA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

45,962 mi
Last recorded45,962 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 DXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 45,962 miles

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 4 Jun 2025 36,290 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 27,638 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 27,431 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 27,088 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 27,072 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 26,994 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 26,017 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 25,609 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 25,516 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 25,215 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 22,743 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 18,162 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 14,190 miles

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

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

neareside tyre has small cuts on inner side wall

Fail 26 Jul 2012 14,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

neareside tyre has small cuts on inner side wall

Pass 22 Aug 2011 10,843 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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OV58 DXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV58 DXA registered?

OV58 DXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is OV58 DXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV58 DXA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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