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GJ58 ZWZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,277 mi
Last recorded65,277 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 65,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2025 60,185 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 59,835 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 59,378 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 58,244 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 57,113 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 56,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen chipped

Fail 20 Oct 2020 56,400 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front one of the Position lamp not working

Windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Oct 2019 54,554 miles

Nearside Front Outer Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 52,701 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 52,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2017 51,431 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2016 50,427 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all four tyres have sidewall damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2016 50,427 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all four tyres have sidewall damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 49,069 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 46,312 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 46,290 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 41,947 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge and perished

Pass 12 Nov 2012 37,060 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 31,748 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 ZWZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZWZ, 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 ZWZ registered?

GJ58 ZWZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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