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GV58 JDJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,600 mi
Last recorded122,600 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 JDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 122,600 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 117,394 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 95,064 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 93,575 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 93,575 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 71,924 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring not properly located

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 71,919 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes in n/s/r wheel arch. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe corroded at n/s/r. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm + worn off badly on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Below 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting not seated correctly.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Below 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Stone chips in front screen.

Pass 25 Jun 2016 64,983 miles

plastic covers fitted under bonnet obscuring some components

plastic covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jun 2015 61,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 56,425 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 52,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 May 2012 36,395 miles

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)

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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GV58 JDJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GV58 JDJ, 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 GV58 JDJ registered?

GV58 JDJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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