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GJ58 JTU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,304 mi
Last recorded155,304 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 JTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 155,304 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 148,767 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 143,130 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 143,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Axle fractured. (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 136,589 miles

All 4 road wheel excessively damaged/curbed

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre excessively worn on inner also excessively damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre excessively worn on inner also excessively damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre excessively worn on inner also excessively damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre excessively worn on inner also excessively damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 129,242 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive vaccum pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower bumper diffuser/valance damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

power steering pump noisy

Fail 17 Oct 2018 129,242 miles

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive vaccum pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower bumper diffuser/valance damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

power steering pump noisy

Pass 18 Oct 2017 122,367 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 122,348 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2016 113,979 miles

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

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

chip on windscreen

Fail 14 Oct 2016 113,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 107,403 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 100,198 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 92,376 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 92,376 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 83,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 75,769 miles

brake fluid level low

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 21 Sep 2011 75,654 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid level low

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

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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GJ58 JTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ58 JTU, 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 GJ58 JTU registered?

GJ58 JTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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