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PJ58 FYG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,497 mi
Last recorded167,497 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 FYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 167,497 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 167,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed close to near side front mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 161,563 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 152,050 miles

Both rear brakes are binding slightly

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

Metal brake pipes have areas of slight corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2023 152,048 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both rear brakes are binding slightly

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

Metal brake pipes have areas of slight corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2020 149,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 141,350 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 119,056 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 119,054 miles

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 102,386 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 90,224 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 90,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked and perished also worn shoulders (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked and perished worn on shoulders (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides worn close (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

undertrays and engine covers obscuring some components

Pass 8 Dec 2015 83,342 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 83,339 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 73,294 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 60,515 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 60,515 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 45,535 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 36,705 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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PJ58 FYG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PJ58 FYG, 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 PJ58 FYG registered?

PJ58 FYG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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