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C22 HAJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,422 mi
Last recorded152,422 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 HAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 152,422 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 152,371 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 144,495 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 134,046 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 134,046 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 122,816 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 118,574 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 116,409 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 106,918 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 106,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 105,560 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 102,000 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 97,532 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 91,944 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 87,684 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 82,402 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 78,711 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 76,204 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 60,206 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,206 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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C22 HAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C22 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 C22 HAJ registered?

C22 HAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is C22 HAJ safe to buy?

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