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DG58 JCZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,426 mi
Last recorded156,426 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 JCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 156,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2024 150,629 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear diff leak

Pass 13 Mar 2023 146,614 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s rear body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 146,614 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s rear, n/s front, o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Braking system leaking abs pump (1.1.3 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s rear body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 145,595 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 145,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 145,593 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 133,553 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

both rear tyres on 2mm wear markers

n/s front brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2020 124,879 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe over rear axle corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle and components

Pass 23 Feb 2019 106,558 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 22 Feb 2019 106,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40 17 95y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2018 84,548 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 84,548 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 72,981 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 66,032 miles

offside front brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 58,786 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads getting low and pad warning light is on

nearside and offside rear tyres close to legal limits 2/1.6mm

offside front brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded

offside front tyre tread getting low on edges 2mm

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Dec 2013 52,734 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 47,153 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 42,327 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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DG58 JCZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 DG58 JCZ, 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 DG58 JCZ registered?

DG58 JCZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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