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J6 YXJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

186,580 mi
Last recorded186,580 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 YXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 186,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm perished and cracked 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 186,577 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm tread and scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 3mm tread and has slight cuts on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 157,168 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 151,185 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 146,125 miles

rear brake pads worn low-n/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 9 Mar 2016 143,555 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded to felxi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 135,385 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 124,571 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 115,661 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 101,506 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 78,033 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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J6 YXJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 J6 YXJ, 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 J6 YXJ registered?

J6 YXJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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The MOT history for J6 YXJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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