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HJ58 HMO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,421 mi
Last recorded142,421 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 HMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 142,421 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 136,085 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf/osf/osr/nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2023 136,085 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf/osf/osr/nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2022 124,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 124,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 115,583 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 106,260 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 106,259 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 98,776 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 90,313 miles

Offside Rear lamp unit slightly damaged

Rear park brake only just met braking efficiency may need adjustment or repair

Pass 29 Aug 2017 78,884 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall has slight damage

Pass 15 Sep 2016 58,771 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 58,769 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked inner rim on previous repair (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2015 37,076 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Sep 2014 18,677 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 16,590 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 14,002 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 11,261 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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HJ58 HMO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HJ58 HMO, 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 HJ58 HMO registered?

HJ58 HMO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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