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HJ58 WRZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,389 mi
Last recorded129,389 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 WRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 129,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 124,451 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 124,451 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 119,698 miles

front to rear brake pipes slight corroded

n/s and o/s front inner rack joints slight play

n/s front tyre side wall slight damaged

o/s rear indicator slight white

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2023 107,426 miles

slight play in n/s front inner rack joint

Fail 20 Mar 2023 107,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

slight play in n/s front inner rack joint

Pass 16 Mar 2022 99,179 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 99,178 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 86,978 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 86,978 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 80,318 miles

Parking brake lever sticking slightly

Fail 16 Mar 2020 80,189 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake lever sticking slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2019 68,802 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 68,802 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 63,269 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 63,269 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 53,597 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 50,200 miles

o/s/f wheel buckled

play in n/s/f ball joint

Pass 20 Aug 2015 44,255 miles

Under trays fitted covering some components.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 40,251 miles

Both front tyre outer sidewalls been heavily curbed.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 33,726 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on edge

Pass 20 Aug 2012 28,311 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 22,659 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 WRZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WRZ, 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 WRZ registered?

HJ58 WRZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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