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MJ08 XPR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

65,075 mi
Last recorded65,075 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 XPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 65,075 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2025 63,153 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 60,786 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and loose. (rattle) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s reverse light inop

Pass 30 May 2023 58,118 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 55,977 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 55,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 53,632 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall badly damaged

Offside Front tyre outer side wall damaged slightly

Fail 7 Jun 2021 53,632 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall badly damaged

Offside Front tyre outer side wall damaged slightly

Pass 29 May 2020 51,695 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2019 50,310 miles

n/s wiper starting to smear

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut in several places (no cords exposed)

Pass 31 May 2018 48,595 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 48,595 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads not clearly visable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 46,764 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 44,784 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 42,657 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 42,657 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 40,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2013 37,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake lever long travel nearside handbrake poor effort

Pass 6 Jun 2013 37,977 miles

handbrake lever long travel nearside handbrake poor effort

Pass 7 Jun 2012 36,228 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 32,834 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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MJ08 XPR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MJ08 XPR, 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 MJ08 XPR registered?

MJ08 XPR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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