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PJ58 FYH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,888 mi
Last recorded82,888 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 FYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 82,888 miles

front balljoints play,front-rear brake pipes rusting-greased,brakes-bearings noisy,parking brake effort not sharpest-internal noise-investigate,service overdue-alert on,tracking required

Pass 6 Jun 2024 79,362 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 79,359 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 71,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 71,073 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 62,694 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 56,620 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right at rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2019 51,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 4 Jan 2019 46,229 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 35,505 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Nov 2016 32,624 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre Split on inner sidewall

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear Tyres getting low (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front Disc's worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 26,468 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 22,359 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 25,185 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 13,265 miles

tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Dec 2011 8,451 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 FYH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 PJ58 FYH, 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 FYH registered?

PJ58 FYH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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