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DU58 JHA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

173,884 mi
Last recorded173,884 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 JHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2026 173,884 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield defective

Pass 4 Mar 2025 164,141 miles

Nearside Front wheel sprung tight with hand

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear coil spring covered cannot inspect

Rear d bushes both slight movement

Fail 1 Mar 2025 164,081 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wheel sprung tight with hand

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear coil spring covered cannot inspect

Rear d bushes both slight movement

Pass 28 Feb 2024 154,529 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 154,461 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear brake pipe under fuel tank( middle) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lower (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both side brake pipes near caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust box holding clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 143,647 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 143,637 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 130,539 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 117,394 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 117,394 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 106,015 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 100,954 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 94,931 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 94,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 90,502 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 79,551 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 79,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 78,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 73,668 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 71,063 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 59,269 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 52,776 miles

front wipers starting to smear

slight damage nearside rear tyre sidewall

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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DU58 JHA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DU58 JHA, 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 DU58 JHA registered?

DU58 JHA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2008.

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