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BJ58 AZU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,450 mi
Last recorded87,450 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 AZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 87,450 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 87,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.64 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.00mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.42mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 76,924 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 75,919 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 68,352 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 61,275 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 55,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 50,693 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2019 44,557 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 37,124 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 37,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2017 35,678 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 35,678 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 34,180 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer arms (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 255/35 18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 34,180 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer arms (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 255/35 18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 31,726 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 29,645 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 27,326 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 24,820 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 22,378 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 22,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BJ58 AZU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 BJ58 AZU, 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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How do I check the history of BJ58 AZU?

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What year was BJ58 AZU registered?

BJ58 AZU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 2008.

Is BJ58 AZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ58 AZU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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