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MJ58 BZE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,327 mi
Last recorded98,327 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 BZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 98,327 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 98,327 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 87,118 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 87,118 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 83,517 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 74,561 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 74,561 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 56,363 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 41,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2012 29,363 miles

Minor damage to outer sidewall of OSR tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer sidewall worn on NSR tyre

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 29,363 miles

Minor damage to outer sidewall of OSR tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Outer sidewall worn on NSR tyre

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

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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MJ58 BZE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MJ58 BZE, 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 MJ58 BZE registered?

MJ58 BZE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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The MOT history for MJ58 BZE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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