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OJZ 4686

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,140 mi
Last recorded142,140 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJZ 4686
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2018 142,140 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2018 142,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 128,509 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 113,503 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 99,519 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 99,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all round inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 83,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 63,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2013 63,880 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 52,607 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 40,124 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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OJZ 4686 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OJZ 4686, 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 OJZ 4686 registered?

OJZ 4686 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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