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OY58 ZCV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

188,105 mi
Last recorded188,105 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 ZCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 188,105 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 188,102 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 182,110 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 174,615 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 170,694 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 167,286 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 167,286 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system across rear subframe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 159,729 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 159,729 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 147,512 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 130,365 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 111,029 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Sep 2015 85,521 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Sep 2015 85,521 miles

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

low effort n/s/r park brake

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2014 65,280 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 65,280 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 51,600 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 40,434 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 33,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 ZCV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZCV, 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 ZCV registered?

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

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