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MA58 WKJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,138 mi
Last recorded141,138 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 WKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 141,138 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2024 141,138 miles

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 133,715 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 128,244 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 170,514 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 117,005 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 102,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2020 102,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2019 90,990 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 May 2019 90,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 88,479 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 88,451 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking supply pipe (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 80,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 18 May 2016 72,626 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 58,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2015 58,796 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 45,839 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2013 33,879 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 20,290 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 19 Sep 2011 17,385 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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MA58 WKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MA58 WKJ, 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 MA58 WKJ registered?

MA58 WKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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