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EY58 JXG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,416 mi
Last recorded69,416 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 JXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 69,416 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2024 68,250 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Side. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Side. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 65,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 65,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 63,113 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 63,062 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing top rubber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords middle of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability SNAPPED FROM REAR SUBFRAME (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

suspension arm that has snapped at the nsr is rubbing on fuel tank -- CAR SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN

Pass 13 Sep 2021 59,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 59,600 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 57,035 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

osf valve slightly damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2019 53,669 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 50,470 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wall damaged no cords

Pass 13 Sep 2017 47,227 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner pads wearing low (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads getting low (3.5.1g)

O/S/F bumper damage but no sharp edges exposed

O/s/F Tyre sidewall has damage but not reaching cord

Pass 1 Oct 2016 43,655 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 43,655 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 40,515 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 37,920 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 37,920 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 34,561 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 34,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

both offside tyres perished

Pass 15 Sep 2012 28,240 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 22,113 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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EY58 JXG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 EY58 JXG, 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 EY58 JXG registered?

EY58 JXG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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The MOT history for EY58 JXG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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