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MK08 CWJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,998 mi
Last recorded132,998 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 CWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 132,998 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 132,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 119,597 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 119,005 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 108,441 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,656 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 41,679 miles

all brake pads wearing low

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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MK08 CWJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MK08 CWJ, 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 MK08 CWJ registered?

MK08 CWJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is MK08 CWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK08 CWJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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