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MK08 CZJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,132 mi
Last recorded121,132 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 CZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 121,132 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 110,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Undertrays & covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2020 107,760 miles

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

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

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

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2019 103,226 miles

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

near side front drag link upper gaitier slightly deteriorated.

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2018 100,150 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 100,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 89,416 miles

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

child seat fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2016 75,812 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 54,917 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 35,615 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 33,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 28,349 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 24,888 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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 CZJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CZJ, 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 CZJ registered?

MK08 CZJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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The MOT history for MK08 CZJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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