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GJ58 WKE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

210,320 mi
Last recorded210,320 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 WKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 210,320 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 210,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light inop

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 201,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 182,682 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths measure 3mm

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 167,000 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 167,000 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 145,782 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 145,782 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 123,875 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

power steering belt split and perished

Pass 24 Aug 2012 98,109 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 72,210 miles

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

rear brake discs wearing thin

nearside rear tyre has a cut showing cords

offside rear tyre has a cut showing cords

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 WKE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WKE, 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 WKE registered?

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

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