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GJ58 LXA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,984 mi
Last recorded132,984 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 LXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 132,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2026 132,981 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 129,875 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 126,697 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 119,095 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 116,345 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 109,415 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 100,643 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 92,258 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 81,315 miles

front pads appear 80% worn. oil level low. rim damaged n/s/f.

Fail 6 Jun 2017 81,315 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

front pads appear 80% worn. oil level low. rim damaged n/s/f.

Pass 24 Dec 2015 61,201 miles

FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR SCREEN

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES,BECOMING LOW TREAD

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

WATER INGRESS N/S REPEATER LENSE

Fail 24 Dec 2015 61,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR SCREEN

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES,BECOMING LOW TREAD

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

WATER INGRESS N/S REPEATER LENSE

Pass 29 Dec 2014 51,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES SLIGHTLY

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

SLIGHT CUTS TO BOTH FRONT TYRES.

Pass 24 Dec 2013 40,035 miles

Advise cracks in front windscreen.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges,cracking.

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 27,726 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 14,386 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 13,559 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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GJ58 LXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GJ58 LXA, 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 LXA registered?

GJ58 LXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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The MOT history for GJ58 LXA shows 18 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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