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OE08 ZJJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,318 mi
Last recorded109,318 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 ZJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 109,318 miles

both front anti-roll bar links have very slight play

Pass 23 Aug 2022 97,733 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 97,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 93,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine as no oil in it! 2 litres added for testing purposes

rear number plate is deteriorated!

Pass 29 Jul 2020 93,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 93,685 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split/torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 90,389 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 84,857 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 78,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 70,317 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 61,199 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 51,102 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 51,102 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 42,852 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,141 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 26,222 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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OE08 ZJJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OE08 ZJJ, 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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OE08 ZJJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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