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OY08 ZGV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,259 mi
Last recorded138,259 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 ZGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 138,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi join area (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 May 2024 138,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light light lens damaged - showing white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi join area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 134,594 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides - inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged/taped repaired (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - tread depth across centre tyre @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 130,156 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipe at flexi join area corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both sides park brake cable support brackets insecure

Fail 23 Jun 2022 130,156 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens damaged and taped repaired but shows white light (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link ball joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward suspension arm - outer bush - worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad material less than 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipe at flexi join area corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides discs worn - advise change soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both sides park brake cable support brackets insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2021 124,832 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear handbrake cables broken

Fail 25 Jun 2021 124,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

both rear handbrake cables broken

Pass 7 Feb 2020 121,872 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides forward suspension arm - inner main bush perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall rubber slight split/damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front side repeater lens damaged

Nearside Rear park brake cable support bracket detached from axle frame

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft/diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 121,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link both ball joint boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides forward suspension arm - inner main bush perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall rubber slight split/damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front side repeater lens damaged

Nearside Rear park brake cable support bracket detached from axle frame

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft/diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 112,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 112,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 104,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 10 Feb 2017 94,796 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 80,515 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 80,515 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 68,121 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 56,736 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 52,806 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 42,408 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 32,812 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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OY08 ZGV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OY08 ZGV, 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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OY08 ZGV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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