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GJ58 UAX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,273 mi
Last recorded145,273 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 UAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 145,273 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 145,263 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 133,482 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded INNER PIPE LEADING TO HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 133,482 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded INNER PIPE LEADING TO HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 122,509 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 111,554 miles

BOTH FRONT Tyres wearing INNER EDGES

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2014 111,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH FRONT Tyres wearing INNER EDGES

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 101,908 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 85,344 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 66,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 UAX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UAX, 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 UAX registered?

GJ58 UAX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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