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OV58 DXR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,122 mi
Last recorded143,122 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 143,122 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 142,549 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 133,804 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 125,000 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 181,531 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 105,920 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 95,191 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 95,191 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 69,386 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 69,385 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 58,558 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 49,026 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 49,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 40,165 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 40,091 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 30,608 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 DXR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV58 DXR, 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 DXR registered?

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

Is OV58 DXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV58 DXR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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