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PJ08 WLF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

210,944 mi
Last recorded210,944 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 210,944 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 205,980 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 205,908 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 201,008 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 193,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 185,071 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2021 185,071 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 May 2020 177,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 168,679 miles

engine cover fitted

front brake discs are lipped

sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

undertray fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2019 168,679 miles

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

engine cover fitted

front brake discs are lipped

sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 156,805 miles

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres are wearing on the edges

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 139,499 miles

both rear tyres are out of shape

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to rear brake discs

engine cover fitted

n/s/r tyre is badly perished on the inner sidewall

undertray fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2017 139,499 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres are out of shape

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to rear brake discs

engine cover fitted

n/s/r tyre is badly perished on the inner sidewall

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 128,751 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside front tyre has multiple splits in the inner and outer side wall but not exposing the cords

Offside front wiper smearing slightly

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 120,489 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 120,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 110,905 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)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 102,568 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)

Fail 9 May 2013 102,568 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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 5 May 2012 94,003 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 85,924 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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PJ08 WLF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WLF, 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 WLF registered?

PJ08 WLF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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