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SD58 OYW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,061 mi
Last recorded123,061 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 OYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 123,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 110,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 104,407 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear shockers corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2021 101,107 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 96,000 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted

exhaust heat shield insecure

parking brake performance only just meets requirements

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2019 96,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted

exhaust heat shield insecure

parking brake performance only just meets requirements

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2018 92,132 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 242,029 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2017 86,706 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 86,705 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 79,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 79,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 69,784 miles

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

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

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

all tyres on vehicle worn close to legal limit.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 60,942 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 47,811 miles

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/3mm

Pass 1 Oct 2012 37,096 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 36,922 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,177 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 OYW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SD58 OYW, 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 OYW registered?

SD58 OYW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2008.

Is SD58 OYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD58 OYW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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