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R6 WRJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,882 mi
Last recorded22,882 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 WRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 22,882 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 22,136 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 22,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 21,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted covering components

Pass 21 Mar 2023 20,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted covering components

Pass 16 Mar 2022 20,146 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 19,747 miles

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 14 Mar 2020 19,395 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 19,394 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 18,310 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 17,161 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 16,386 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 15,893 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 15,158 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cuts in outside edge

Pass 24 Mar 2014 14,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers worn

Pass 12 Mar 2013 13,494 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 12,737 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 11,335 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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R6 WRJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R6 WRJ, 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 R6 WRJ registered?

R6 WRJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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