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MJ07 YEM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,848 mi
Last recorded143,848 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ07 YEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 143,848 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 140,826 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 134,391 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 134,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 125,338 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 125,249 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 113,676 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

under covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2022 113,328 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brakepipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

under covers fitted preventing full check of brakepipes

Pass 22 Dec 2020 101,179 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 94,277 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 85,096 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 71,857 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 55,937 miles

both front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Aug 2015 47,572 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 37,035 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 30,357 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 27,455 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 21,381 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 17,714 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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MJ07 YEM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,996cc 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 MJ07 YEM, 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 MJ07 YEM registered?

MJ07 YEM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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