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AR04 UJO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,745 mi
Last recorded106,745 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 UJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 106,745 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 106,012 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 106,012 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 102,922 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 99,511 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 96,717 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 90,002 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 88,181 miles

Emission is very clean can not detect

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2018 88,181 miles

Emission is very clean can not detect

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2017 79,742 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 79,742 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 73,532 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 63,902 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 56,387 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 46,003 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks

Fail 24 Apr 2013 42,285 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 42,035 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 42,035 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 34,149 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 22,679 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 16,861 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 10,324 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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AR04 UJO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AR04 UJO, 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 AR04 UJO registered?

AR04 UJO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2008.

Is AR04 UJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 UJO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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