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MJ58 YWK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,547 mi
Last recorded157,547 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 157,547 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 157,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 134,010 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 131,656 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arms, both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 129,190 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 124,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 122,083 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 120,165 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 115,477 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 112,463 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 112,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 105,436 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 80,608 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 80,608 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 55,341 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 29,253 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 23,847 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2011
Fail 22 Dec 2011 17,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

uneven wear / starting to crack

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 YWK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MJ58 YWK, 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 YWK registered?

MJ58 YWK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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