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BR04 HAJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

154,119 mi
Last recorded154,119 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR04 HAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 154,119 miles

All under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and offsides axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 148,458 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 148,458 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 142,947 miles

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

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2023 136,041 miles

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2022 128,635 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted from original obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Apr 2021 120,624 miles

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 24 Dec 2019 107,258 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 103,118 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under/upper tray fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2017 95,097 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 90,448 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 83,021 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 72,257 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 59,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,370 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 38,918 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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BR04 HAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BR04 HAJ, 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 BR04 HAJ registered?

BR04 HAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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