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M100 CJL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,479 mi
Last recorded80,479 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 CJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 80,479 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 76,599 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 73,132 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 68,056 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 68,056 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 65,191 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 62,612 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 59,314 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 54,921 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 42,126 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 34,457 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 34,457 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 32,871 miles

Engine covers/undertray

Fail 5 Feb 2016 32,871 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers/undertray

Pass 29 Jan 2015 30,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jan 2014 27,816 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 25,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 23,430 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 21,491 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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M100 CJL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M100 CJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M100 CJL registered?

M100 CJL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is M100 CJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M100 CJL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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