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PL08 ZDJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,277 mi
Last recorded139,277 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 ZDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 139,277 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 139,277 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working inner (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 213,562 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2017 126,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2017 126,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2015 119,291 miles

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

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

engine cover / under trays fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2015 119,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40x17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 105,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 68,245 miles

nearside + offside front tyres worn on edges + on legal limit

Pass 17 Dec 2012 33,118 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 23,181 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 23,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 13,459 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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PL08 ZDJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PL08 ZDJ, 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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PL08 ZDJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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