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H16 RJR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,115 mi
Last recorded53,115 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 RJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 53,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 52,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 51,862 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES.MORE CRACKS IN REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 51,826 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CHALKMARKED (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES.MORE CRACKS IN REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 51,188 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 50,447 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 50,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes in front of wheel behind plastic undertray cover next to fuel tank marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 49,696 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 49,326 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 48,334 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 47,410 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 43,844 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 40,685 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 37,294 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 37,270 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 34,228 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bar indicators

Pass 25 Feb 2013 32,217 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,039 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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H16 RJR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H16 RJR, 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 H16 RJR registered?

H16 RJR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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