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RE08 MZJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,845 mi
Last recorded102,845 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 MZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 102,845 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 102,672 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 99,452 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 99,447 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

O/s/f outer side lamp inoperative.

TPMS system fault

Pass 9 Dec 2020 91,233 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 9 Dec 2020 91,233 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault "ESP inoperative"message displayed (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

"Run flat indicator inoperative"message displayed

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Refitted dipped beam bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Sep 2019 89,569 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 87,120 miles

both rear tyres wot to legal limit in centre of tread

bulb warning light shows on dash, all lights work for Mot standards

near side front tyre worn low on outer edge

off side mirror damaged, around repeater lens

Fail 7 Sep 2018 86,883 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury front grill broken showing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wot to legal limit in centre of tread

bulb warning light shows on dash, all lights work for Mot standards

near side front tyre worn low on outer edge

off side mirror damaged, around repeater lens

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 13 Oct 2017 83,719 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 79,045 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 79,009 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 74,731 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 63,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 51,652 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 41,697 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 27,387 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 27,019 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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RE08 MZJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE08 MZJ, 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 RE08 MZJ registered?

RE08 MZJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for RE08 MZJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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