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JC58 AAC

2008 Mercedes-benz C 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

179,321 mi
Last recorded179,321 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C 32080,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC58 AAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 179,321 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 179,319 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 172,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 172,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 165,340 miles

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2022 162,202 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2021 159,405 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded

slight oil leak

under body corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 154,111 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 154,111 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 149,057 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive frond and rear both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 137,516 miles

brake pipe slightly corroded, nearside front, offside front

under covers/ sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 29 Oct 2018 137,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under covers/ sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 16 Nov 2017 126,334 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 116,356 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 101,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 101,960 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 93,219 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 93,219 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 81,879 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 81,879 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 66,722 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2011 48,266 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
Full Mercedes-benz C 320 reliability report

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JC58 AAC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 80,138 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JC58 AAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JC58 AAC registered?

JC58 AAC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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