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RA08 FJJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,884 mi
Last recorded114,884 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 FJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 114,884 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 112,545 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 110,765 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 110,765 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 107,150 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 107,150 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 103,411 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 103,411 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Subframe corroded at suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe corroded at suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 100,301 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 99,214 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Small chip in centre of windscreen.

Pass 1 Apr 2019 92,801 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 85,399 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

water ingress in both mirror lamps

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2017 77,490 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 77,490 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 69,953 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 69,953 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake discs poor

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 62,047 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 54,204 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 46,245 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 38,861 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 28,660 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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RA08 FJJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RA08 FJJ, 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 RA08 FJJ registered?

RA08 FJJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is RA08 FJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 FJJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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