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R55 RJG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,130 mi
Last recorded121,130 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 RJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 121,130 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective cracked clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear under shield slightly loose

Fail 27 Jan 2026 121,130 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective cracked clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear under shield slightly loose

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 118,585 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp cracked

Nearside Rear undertray slightly loose

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 117,190 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 114,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 114,495 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 103,888 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 99,243 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 99,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 97,430 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 97,429 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel BRAKE PEDAL FADING (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel BRAKE PEDAL FADING (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 93,005 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 88,054 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rearward arm. just passed (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 80,232 miles

o/s/r exhaust heat shield in secure

Pass 5 Feb 2016 72,207 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Feb 2015 64,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 56,734 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 56,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 45,965 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 38,729 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 38,507 miles

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 3 Jun 2011 27,608 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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R55 RJG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R55 RJG, 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 R55 RJG registered?

R55 RJG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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