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CK58 FJN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,619 mi
Last recorded74,619 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK58 FJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 74,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear track control arm bush perishing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear track control arm bush perishing

Fail 14 Jan 2026 74,619 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear track control arm bush perishing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear track control arm bush perishing

Pass 15 Jan 2025 72,784 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side-walls Both sides of the vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides of the vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Detected on the roller brake test (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake ferrules corroded Both sides of the vehicle

Pass 23 Jan 2024 72,222 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 72,222 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 70,224 miles

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

Offside Head light output reduced

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside + offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 67,480 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 64,424 miles

29% brake imbalance front axle

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

Offside head light output reduced

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 62,099 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 58,579 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 55,092 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 50,404 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 45,899 miles

offside head light out put weak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 39,211 miles

offside head light pattern is weak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 33,784 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 28,176 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 21,418 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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CK58 FJN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CK58 FJN, 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 CK58 FJN registered?

CK58 FJN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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