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OO08 MBJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,487 mi
Last recorded85,487 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO08 MBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 85,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 85,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 82,389 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 79,663 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joins (6.1.2 (a))

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

all 4 wheels been repaired

Pass 17 Jul 2023 76,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 72,723 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 69,403 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 63,093 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 61,332 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 59,604 miles

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

engine,under-tray,floor,sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 56,307 miles

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

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

engine,under-tray,floor & sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2016 53,992 miles

engine covers fitted

undersheilds fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2016 53,984 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine covers fitted

undersheilds fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 48,991 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 35,756 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 29,553 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2012 21,427 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 21 Dec 2011 17,588 miles

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

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

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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OO08 MBJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OO08 MBJ, 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 OO08 MBJ registered?

OO08 MBJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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