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EX58 OJJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 OJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2020

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 92,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge cracking on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 82,338 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 82,221 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 71,580 miles

Both front tyre worn on inner edges and starting to perish

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 62,738 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 52,946 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 42,067 miles

Child seats fitted to n/s and o/s rear seats. Unable to check seat belts at time of test.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 36,467 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 33,110 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EX58 OJJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EX58 OJJ, 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 EX58 OJJ registered?

EX58 OJJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is EX58 OJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX58 OJJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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