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PJ08 WLE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

208,851 mi
Last recorded208,851 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 WLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 208,851 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 195,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 182,703 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 173,172 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 162,356 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 161,675 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Lower bolt hanging out (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside front headlight aim slightly dull

Pass 9 Feb 2019 148,666 miles

Offside Front Silght vibration on braking

Pass 10 Feb 2018 130,968 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 113,344 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 102,940 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 92,768 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 92,768 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 84,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 78,763 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 62,125 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 48,857 miles

Nearside Rear 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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PJ08 WLE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PJ08 WLE, 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 PJ08 WLE registered?

PJ08 WLE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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