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PE58 AJX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,604 mi
Last recorded109,604 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE58 AJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 109,604 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 97,996 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 28 Oct 2023 97,992 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 20 Oct 2022 75,166 miles

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

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

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 14 Oct 2021 74,768 miles

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

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

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 21 Oct 2020 74,199 miles

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 16 Oct 2019 73,115 miles

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

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2018 71,468 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 71,394 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 71,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 58,867 miles

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

Pass 7 May 2015 42,854 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 33,304 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 22,487 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 19,344 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 13,729 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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PE58 AJX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PE58 AJX, 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 PE58 AJX registered?

PE58 AJX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2008.

Is PE58 AJX safe to buy?

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