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SD58 DLO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

194,736 mi
Last recorded194,736 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 DLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 194,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 188,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 165,886 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 157,266 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 145,002 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 137,655 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 129,467 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 16 Sep 2019 121,332 miles

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

Front both front tyres slight wearing edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 1 Oct 2018 111,456 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe is slightly corroded

parking brake efficiency is low at 16%, it may require repair or adjustment.

Pass 11 Oct 2017 101,903 miles

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

Offside Rear OUTER LAMP NOT WORKING

Fail 11 Oct 2017 101,903 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear OUTER LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 4 Nov 2016 94,120 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 94,114 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2016 88,330 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 87,969 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 87,965 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint trailing arm (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 70,313 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 55,018 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 37,812 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 37,812 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 33,827 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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SD58 DLO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 SD58 DLO, 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 SD58 DLO registered?

SD58 DLO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is SD58 DLO safe to buy?

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