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C18 LJJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

107,845 mi
Last recorded107,845 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 LJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 107,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 101,341 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2022 96,674 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 91,062 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

rear brake discs worn

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2020 87,640 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front & Nearside Rear tyres worn

Pass 11 Dec 2018 78,156 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Sep 2017 74,320 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 64,848 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 23 Sep 2016 64,848 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Sep 2015 55,259 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted n/s/r and o/s/r

Pass 23 Sep 2014 46,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 36,963 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

rear pads worn close to legal limit

Pass 28 Jul 2012 31,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front track control arm bushes starting to crack

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake pads low

Pass 29 Jul 2011 22,583 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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C18 LJJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 C18 LJJ, 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 C18 LJJ registered?

C18 LJJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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