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M99 TJN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,069 mi
Last recorded103,069 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM99 TJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 103,069 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 102,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 101,542 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 99,349 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 99,348 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 96,689 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 94,325 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 89,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 83,940 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 77,917 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp dim

Pass 5 Jan 2017 72,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both front antiroll links dust boots perished

Pass 8 Jan 2016 67,229 miles

both front anti roll bar links rubbers perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 67,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front anti roll bar links rubbers perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 63,383 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 60,613 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 54,332 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 54,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 47,373 miles

Nearside front tyre wall damaged.

Fail 6 Jul 2011 35,474 miles

N/S/R tyre punctured on inner edge (Screw stuck in tyre)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 35,474 miles

N/S/R tyre punctured on inner edge (Screw stuck in tyre)

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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M99 TJN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 M99 TJN, 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 M99 TJN registered?

M99 TJN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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