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HJ58 JVO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

142,092 mi
Last recorded142,092 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 JVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 142,092 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 143,265 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 131,388 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive mist of oil engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 131,388 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive mist of oil engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 116,769 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 10 Dec 2019 116,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 24 Dec 2018 101,098 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 101,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 88,357 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 70,971 miles

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

nearside front spot light insecure

Fail 10 Jan 2017 70,971 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside front spot light insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2016 65,376 miles

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

Offside Front tyre void of tread on edges.

Fail 18 Jan 2016 65,368 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 57,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2015 57,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 50,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side wall damage to near side front tyre

Fail 17 Jan 2014 50,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side wall damage to near side front tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2013 42,426 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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 37,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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 JVO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HJ58 JVO, 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 JVO registered?

HJ58 JVO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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