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OY58 UBB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,815 mi
Last recorded86,815 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 UBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 86,815 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 86,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both drive shaft rear is corrode.

Pass 8 Dec 2018 84,287 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 84,287 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 81,480 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 79,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewalls has cuts/splits but not enough to reach cords

Under trays fitted under vehicle and over engine bay

Pass 14 Dec 2015 78,075 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 75,391 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 60,588 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 50,128 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 38,766 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside mirror indicator dim

Fail 23 Jun 2011 38,766 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside mirror indicator dim

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 UBB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OY58 UBB, 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 UBB registered?

OY58 UBB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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