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OV58 DXM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

152,299 mi
Last recorded152,299 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 DXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 152,299 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 150,650 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 142,983 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 135,578 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 129,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 10 Jan 2022 129,413 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2020 119,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 110,535 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 99,364 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 99,351 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 90,157 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 80,739 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 70,105 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 61,243 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 58,113 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 53,839 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 47,955 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat, unable to fully inspect seatbelt on offside rear seat

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

Front discs worn, suspect very close to minimum thickness set by manufacturer

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

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 DXM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 OV58 DXM, 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 DXM registered?

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

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