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OV58 SKK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,549 mi
Last recorded93,549 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 SKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 93,549 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 93,526 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 91,333 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 91,325 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 88,434 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2023 85,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 84,414 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 80,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads , also cracking in treads /no cord showing at present (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 80,278 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower track control arm boot burst (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads , also cracking in treads /no cord showing at present (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 77,617 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,895 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 72,894 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 69,382 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut out of outer wall

Pass 3 Apr 2017 64,574 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 58,380 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 58,376 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 53,136 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Apr 2014 47,876 miles

cracking in tread o/side rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2013 42,633 miles

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

cracking in tread o/side rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2012 38,716 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 SKK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SKK, 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 SKK registered?

OV58 SKK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2008.

Is OV58 SKK safe to buy?

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