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JR02 ROZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,969 mi
Last recorded63,969 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR02 ROZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 63,969 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 62,497 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 62,494 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear tail-gate struts missing

Pass 1 Dec 2023 61,075 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 53,890 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 44,623 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 41,156 miles

center exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 35,446 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 35,256 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 34,866 miles

Front and rear brake discs pitted

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

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

center exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 34,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 30,015 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2013 28,519 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 28,519 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 25,220 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 25,220 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 20,257 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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JR02 ROZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JR02 ROZ, 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 JR02 ROZ registered?

JR02 ROZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is JR02 ROZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for JR02 ROZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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