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23 JAN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

98,905 mi
Last recorded98,905 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 JAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 98,905 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated thrust arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear backplates corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2026 98,904 miles

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated thrust arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear backplates corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2025 94,461 miles

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

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 94,461 miles

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

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 90,777 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 90,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 87,788 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 87,788 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both rear bottom arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 74,477 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 74,477 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 60,708 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 55,711 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear shockers corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2020 55,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear parking brake has low effort

both rear shockers corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2019 50,089 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2019 50,089 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear brake pipes corroded

rear brakes binding slightly /pads low

rear exh shield insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2018 42,619 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front tyre treads surface cracking

Fail 10 Jan 2018 42,619 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front tyre treads surface cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2017 40,426 miles

brake pipes corroded

front door mirror side repeater deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2017 40,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

brake pipes corroded

front door mirror side repeater deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2016 37,378 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 33,989 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2015 33,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

rear tyyre treads low

Pass 5 Feb 2014 26,496 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 21,523 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 19,169 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 19,101 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 15,735 miles

front tyre treads low[edges]

n/s/r tyre ttread low[3.oo mm]

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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23 JAN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 23 JAN, 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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23 JAN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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