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OXZ 6198

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

75,671 mi
Last recorded75,671 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOXZ 6198
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 75,671 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 68,488 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2023 62,938 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2022 54,081 miles

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2021 44,731 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 38,793 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 38,142 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 33,892 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 29,844 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 25,349 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 25,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 23,635 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 22,033 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 18,018 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 14,019 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 10,170 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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OXZ 6198 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 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OXZ 6198, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OXZ 6198 registered?

OXZ 6198 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is OXZ 6198 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OXZ 6198 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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