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C6 PLJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

105,037 mi
Last recorded105,037 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 PLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 105,037 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 101,278 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 98,397 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 94,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn extremely low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn extremely low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 90,053 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 86,417 miles

All brake discs corroded

Bonnet difficult to open

Offside front outer sidewall damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2019 85,867 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 82,751 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 80,324 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 77,394 miles

udder trail fitted not allowing to check certain component

Pass 6 Dec 2014 74,126 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 70,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre inner sidewall slightly split

Fail 3 Dec 2013 70,110 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre inner sidewall slightly split

Pass 14 Nov 2012 67,259 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 61,780 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads low

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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C6 PLJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 C6 PLJ, 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 C6 PLJ registered?

C6 PLJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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