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OY58 FKT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,756 mi
Last recorded144,756 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 FKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 144,756 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 144,756 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 138,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Door Outer Handle At Maximum Pull Length To Open ( Possible Stretched Cable )

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))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 131,409 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 116,919 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front slight stone marks on windscreen with in zone A and out of but not effecting driver's view

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reversing lamp not working

under cover fitting

Fail 1 Dec 2020 116,919 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front slight stone marks on windscreen with in zone A and out of but not effecting driver's view

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reversing lamp not working

under cover fitting

Pass 24 Mar 2020 113,939 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 113,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible headlight assy. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working inner (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 103,858 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 89,375 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 98,367 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 86,713 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 86,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 76,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2015 76,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 67,910 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 62,434 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 52,242 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 40,920 miles

advise front & rear b/pads 50% worn

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

advise o/s/r tyre tread low

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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OY58 FKT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OY58 FKT, 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 OY58 FKT registered?

OY58 FKT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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