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PE58 EJK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,150 mi
Last recorded116,150 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE58 EJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 116,150 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 110,186 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 30 Jan 2025 110,186 miles

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Feb 2024 103,315 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

under shields + engine covers fitted at the time of test.

Fail 1 Feb 2024 103,315 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

under shields + engine covers fitted at the time of test.

Pass 3 Feb 2023 96,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 89,782 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 83,643 miles

under shields + engine covers fitted at the time of test

Fail 14 Jan 2021 83,643 miles

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

under shields + engine covers fitted at the time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2020 76,083 miles

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

under shields + engine covers fitted at the time of test.

Fail 23 Jan 2020 76,083 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under shields + engine covers fitted at the time of test.

Pass 4 Jan 2019 63,421 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 63,413 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced n/s mirror indicator not working (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 49,203 miles

Nearside Rear Inner edge cracked on tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2016 48,697 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 48,696 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 46,717 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 46,713 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 42,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,740 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 39,740 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 3 Sep 2012 34,186 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 27,411 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 EJK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PE58 EJK, 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 EJK registered?

PE58 EJK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is PE58 EJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE58 EJK shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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