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HJ58 LMM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,420 mi
Last recorded139,420 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 LMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 139,420 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 124,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear exhuast heat shields loose

Pass 25 Feb 2025 121,127 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 117,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 117,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 114,549 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 109,439 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 105,694 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 103,238 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 97,177 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 90,458 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 83,584 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front brakes dragging

mil lamp on

Pass 8 Feb 2016 74,931 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 68,864 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 64,639 miles

Advise offside rear tyre has a cut on inner sidewall

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 61,716 miles

Advise near side front tyre has slight sidewall cut.Advise front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 8 Mar 2012 57,360 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 57,360 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 LMM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LMM, 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 LMM registered?

HJ58 LMM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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