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OY58 UBO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,496 mi
Last recorded130,496 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 UBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 130,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 130,495 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 (5.2.3 (e))

nsr and osr under trays loose

Pass 19 Jun 2025 128,043 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 128,043 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 123,881 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 119,477 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 115,310 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 110,878 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 110,876 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 102,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2020 101,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded In wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2019 90,382 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 90,339 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 79,456 miles

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

both rear tyres low tread and slight damage to sidewalls

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 22 Mar 2018 79,453 miles

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

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

both rear tyres low tread and slight damage to sidewalls

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2017 67,092 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 67,092 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 65,174 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 65,174 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 63,450 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 634,332 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 61,857 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 61,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 60,562 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 58,773 miles

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

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

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 UBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UBO, 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 UBO registered?

OY58 UBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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