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LJ08 SJX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,600 mi
Last recorded14,600 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 SJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 14,600 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 14,592 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 14,409 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 14,409 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 13,326 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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LJ08 SJX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ08 SJX, 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 LJ08 SJX registered?

LJ08 SJX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is LJ08 SJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 SJX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ08 SJX have outstanding finance?

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