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MT08 RJX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

80,152 mi
Last recorded80,152 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 RJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 80,152 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 80,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 76,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 76,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 73,231 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 73,171 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 70,754 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 70,743 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 67,634 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear spring broken, however is correctly locate when the suspension is returned to its normal running position

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jun 2021 66,115 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 66,091 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 64,572 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 64,570 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TOO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES AND O/S FRONT TYRES ARE BADLY PERISHED 205-55X16 (91V)

Pass 29 May 2019 61,907 miles

GREASE COVERING VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

TYRES ARE PERISHED

Pass 30 May 2018 58,618 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 55,686 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2016 52,390 miles

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BORDER LINE (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside wiper blade smearing the screen

Fail 3 Jun 2015 48,267 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2015 48,267 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 43,372 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 34,547 miles

N/s/f tyre side wall cracking but no cord exposed

N/s/r tyre side wall cracking but no cord exposed

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/s/f tyre side wall cracking but no cord exposed

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

Pass 17 May 2012 25,015 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 16,576 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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MT08 RJX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MT08 RJX, 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 MT08 RJX registered?

MT08 RJX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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