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CJZ 2868

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,431 mi
Last recorded77,431 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJZ 2868
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 77,431 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 73,771 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 73,771 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2024 69,427 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 69,427 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2024 69,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 64,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 58,091 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2022 58,091 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 51,815 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 49,651 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 43,512 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 34,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has been repaired very close to tyre wall.

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

Fail 1 May 2018 34,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has been repaired very close to tyre wall.

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

Pass 11 May 2017 30,500 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 26,019 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 23,444 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 20,846 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 17,832 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 15,023 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all tyres,perishing

advise both near side tyres,balding on outter edges,on legal limit

advise both rear tyres,tread wearing low

Pass 30 Nov 2011 13,612 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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CJZ 2868 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CJZ 2868, 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 CJZ 2868 registered?

CJZ 2868 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for CJZ 2868 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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