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A19 WAJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,541 mi
Last recorded207,541 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 WAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 207,541 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 207,541 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 199,374 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 199,374 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 191,150 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 191,028 miles

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

Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 183,540 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 183,399 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 175,863 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 175,863 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 172,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 165,997 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 165,144 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 153,988 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 137,213 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 126,129 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 126,125 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 111,304 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 110,873 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 106,359 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 103,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 100,326 miles

chips to screen

front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 13 Mar 2012 79,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 57,129 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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A19 WAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A19 WAJ, 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 A19 WAJ registered?

A19 WAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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