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PN58 TZJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,730 mi
Last recorded51,730 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN58 TZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 51,730 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 48,016 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 34,705 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 25,558 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 25,558 miles

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

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 10 Oct 2011 17,423 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 17,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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PN58 TZJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PN58 TZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PN58 TZJ?

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What year was PN58 TZJ registered?

PN58 TZJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is PN58 TZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN58 TZJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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