CarVerify

Free Car Check

FX58 PFJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Diesel 2987cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,618 mi
Last recorded103,618 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX58 PFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 103,618 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 102,659 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 102,659 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 90,617 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Pass 4 Feb 2021 80,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 - 2.mm across entire tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort weak

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm across entire tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3.mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 76,136 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f + o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

under body plastic's - limited access

Fail 10 Feb 2020 76,136 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f + o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

under body plastic's - limited access

Pass 28 Jan 2019 68,337 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 68,337 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 58,432 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 49,395 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 45,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 42,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 42,104 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 40,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 33,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 27,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2011 20,207 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FX58 PFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FX58 PFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FX58 PFJ?

You can check the full history of FX58 PFJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FX58 PFJ registered?

FX58 PFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is FX58 PFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX58 PFJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FX58 PFJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FX58 PFJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.