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OV58 SJO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,139 mi
Last recorded149,139 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 SJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 149,139 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2023 149,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

gearbox sump pan heavily corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2022 144,057 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 144,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 136,602 miles

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

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))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 136,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 129,649 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 123,643 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very BADLY worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very BADLY worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 116,924 miles

nsf tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2017 108,230 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 108,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 96,613 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 96,613 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 86,659 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf small crack in sceen

Pass 14 Feb 2014 75,586 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 63,539 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 56,912 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 38,142 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 SJO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SJO, 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 SJO registered?

OV58 SJO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is OV58 SJO safe to buy?

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