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A21 TJJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

92,113 mi
Last recorded92,113 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 TJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 92,113 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 84,538 miles

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 21 Mar 2024 80,964 miles

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 14 Apr 2023 76,333 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 76,333 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 75,485 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 74,045 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 72,635 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 71,204 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 68,045 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 68,045 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted right (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 64,445 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 61,583 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 50,614 miles

o/s front wiper deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2015 50,614 miles

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s front wiper deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2014 38,677 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 26,927 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 26,396 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,397 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 17,054 miles

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

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

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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A21 TJJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A21 TJJ, 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 A21 TJJ registered?

A21 TJJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is A21 TJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 TJJ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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