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GJ58 WKC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

94,677 mi
Last recorded94,677 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 94,677 miles

Rear Parking brake performance just met

Pass 8 Oct 2024 88,272 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 81,760 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 76,986 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 72,900 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 69,638 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2020 69,637 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 65,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 60,586 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 56,945 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 56,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 52,027 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 46,726 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 42,034 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 36,316 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,525 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 24,515 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 WKC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WKC, 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 WKC registered?

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

Is GJ58 WKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ58 WKC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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