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J44 HLR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,001 mi
Last recorded77,001 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 HLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 77,001 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 76,138 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 72,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 65,279 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Jan 2021 65,044 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear suspension arm and subframe bushes are worn

Pass 17 Jun 2019 54,426 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 51,224 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 49,561 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 49,561 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 45,504 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 42,316 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,603 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 31,573 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

o/s/rear tyre low tread and devoid of tread on inner edge

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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J44 HLR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 J44 HLR, 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 J44 HLR registered?

J44 HLR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is J44 HLR safe to buy?

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