MOT Status
ValidMileage
167,404 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play second hand part been fitted still has little play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine oil
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small chunk missing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
oil seeping through under-tray
under-tray fitted obscuring view of some components
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill covers fitted preventing full inspection
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill covers fitted preventing full inspection
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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EX58 VJL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?
EX58 VJL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2008.
Is EX58 VJL safe to buy?
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