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DV58 HJX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,312 mi
Last recorded68,312 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 HJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 68,312 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 68,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 65,977 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 65,963 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2024 63,898 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 63,898 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 61,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 59,944 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 59,944 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 58,221 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 58,221 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 54,852 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 52,270 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 50,322 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 48,114 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTS SIGNS OF CORROSION.

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front WIPER BLADE WEAR INDICATORS SHOWING.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear CUTS TO OUTER TYRE WALL.

Offside Front TYRE CUTS TO OUTER TYRE WALL.

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% WEAR APPROX. (3.5.1g)

Rear Nail in tyre OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE. ()

Rear OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE TYRES 3.5MM TREAD APPROX.

VARIOUS BODYWORK DAMAGE AROUND VEHICLE.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 42,531 miles

FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY LIPPED (3.5.1i)

SLIGHT CUTS TO BOTH REAR TYRE WALLS(OUTER)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 36,202 miles

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

cuts in osr tyre tread

osf tyre cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2014 32,717 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 32,717 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 28,843 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 24,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front brake discs corroded and lipped.

advise rear brake discs starting to corroded.

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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DV58 HJX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DV58 HJX, 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 DV58 HJX registered?

DV58 HJX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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