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MJ08 XPU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,764 mi
Last recorded118,764 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 XPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 118,764 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 118,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 108,190 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2021 108,181 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated middle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 104,363 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 100,771 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively after park brake application (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2019 100,771 miles

Headlamp aim too low both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively after park brake application (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2018 94,262 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded off, rear of axle

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2017 90,749 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded off

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2017 90,738 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes , inner pipe above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm hub end ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded off

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2017 90,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust hanger broken but system still secure

Pass 13 Jul 2016 82,974 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet release missing still able to open with catch

Pass 13 Jul 2015 75,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 75,394 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 66,518 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 57,924 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 49,762 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 46,400 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 37,919 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 XPU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XPU, 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 XPU registered?

MJ08 XPU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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