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EA58 WJV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,575 mi
Last recorded106,575 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 WJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 106,575 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2026 106,557 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 100,476 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os central to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 100,474 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os central to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 96,485 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 96,484 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 87,731 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 87,697 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 80,500 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 80,451 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 74,072 miles

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

Offside Side Repeater intensity reduced

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 65,530 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 59,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 51,884 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Sill Covers and Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 42,946 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 37,181 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 31,196 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 24,482 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 24,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 21,626 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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EA58 WJV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EA58 WJV, 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 EA58 WJV registered?

EA58 WJV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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