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OV58 SFJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,185 mi
Last recorded151,185 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 151,185 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 151,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 134,396 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 134,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 126,272 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 20 Aug 2022 121,700 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 121,691 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 113,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 103,754 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 93,307 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured slightly dim (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 76,645 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 72,327 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 72,327 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 67,990 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 67,990 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 60,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail x 2

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail x 1

Fail 29 Sep 2015 60,654 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail x 2

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail x 1

Pass 1 Oct 2014 53,775 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 46,206 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,606 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 31,857 miles

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

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 SFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SFJ, 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 SFJ registered?

OV58 SFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is OV58 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV58 SFJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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