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OY58 ZCA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,679 mi
Last recorded133,679 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 ZCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 133,679 miles

exhaust rear silencer heat shield becoming insecure

front brake pads becoming worn

minor fluctuation in performance of both rear service brakes

minor wear to front brake discs

various brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2026 133,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust rear silencer heat shield becoming insecure

front brake pads becoming worn

minor fluctuation in performance of both rear service brakes

minor wear to front brake discs

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

various brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2025 127,578 miles

n/s/f suspension arm bush becoming soft and deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f and both rear brake pipes becoming corroded

o/s/f anti-roll bar droplink dust cover becoming deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2024 122,426 miles

front anti-roll bar becoming corroded

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2024 122,426 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front anti-roll bar becoming corroded

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2023 118,490 miles

Front all suspension arm bushes becoming perished but have no excessive play

Rear brake pipes becoming corroded

bonnet struts becoming weak

Fail 21 Aug 2023 118,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front all suspension arm bushes becoming perished but have no excessive play

Rear brake pipes becoming corroded

bonnet struts becoming weak

Pass 17 Aug 2022 111,992 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 106,113 miles

both front tyres worn at edges - stepped tread

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm and starting to perish

o/s/r tyre becoming worn and starting to perish

Pass 13 Aug 2020 99,805 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 94,730 miles

Offside Front slight play felt in wheel

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight weakness to bonnet struts

Pass 3 Aug 2018 87,661 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs becoming worn

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on outer edge and perishing

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge and perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2017 83,962 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 78,802 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 72,674 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 66,529 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 61,701 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 57,199 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 54,400 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 ZCA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZCA, 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 ZCA registered?

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

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