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OY58 FML

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

280,518 mi
Last recorded280,518 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 FML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 280,518 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 280,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 275,229 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

offside rear suspension coil spring rusty

rear subframe, rear chassis, rear lower suspension arms and front/ rear antiroll bars starting to rust

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Fail 14 Sep 2021 275,224 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

offside rear suspension coil spring rusty

rear subframe, rear chassis, rear lower suspension arms and front/ rear antiroll bars starting to rust

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 7 Sep 2020 272,450 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 267,689 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 267,689 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 252,951 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 238,420 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp dim but working ok at time of test.

Fail 14 Aug 2017 238,415 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp dim but working ok at time of test.

Fail 20 Feb 2017 229,556 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm winter tyre (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front wipers yellow maintenance dot showing and smearing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 213,611 miles

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

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

winter tyres fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2016 213,610 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

winter tyres fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 177,421 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 149,323 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 120,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 101,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 74,943 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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OY58 FML is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FML, 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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OY58 FML is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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