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OV58 MJU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,279 mi
Last recorded150,279 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 MJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 150,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Aug 2023 141,571 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated diff end (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 134,889 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 128,405 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel rim welded.

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

Rear wiper split/worn.

Fail 2 Aug 2021 128,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel rim welded.

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

Rear wiper split/worn.

Pass 17 Jul 2020 117,670 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 117,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 110,411 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 101,160 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 87,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn. tyre wall kerb damage (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 76,584 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 63,548 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 53,378 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2012 53,378 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 40,177 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 40,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 MJU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 MJU, 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 MJU registered?

OV58 MJU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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