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PJ08 RNV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,739 mi
Last recorded180,739 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 RNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 180,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 180,736 miles

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 176,884 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Non obligatory mirror damaged both door mirror ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 166,642 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 149,968 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 142,846 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2017 142,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2016 133,886 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides & all suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

all metal brake pipes are covered in sealer so a full inspection was not possable.

engine covers fitted at the time of test

plastic under trays fitted at the time of test.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear plates (6.3.1d)

un-able to fully inspect outer body sills due to plastic trims / gaurds fitted at the time of test.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 124,182 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

UN ABLE TO FULL INSPECT OUTER BODY SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS / GAURDS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the rear metal brake pipes are covered in sealer at the time of test.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 112,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

un-able to fully inspect outer body sills due to plastic trims / gaurds fitted at the time of test.

Fail 18 Jun 2014 112,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

un-able to fully inspect outer body sills due to plastic trims / gaurds fitted at the time of test.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 97,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2013 97,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 20 Jun 2012 81,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 81,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 62,170 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to plastic covers fitted at time of test

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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PJ08 RNV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PJ08 RNV, 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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PJ08 RNV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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