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RE08 XXJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,673 mi
Last recorded56,673 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 XXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2018 56,673 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 53,116 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 49,451 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 45,800 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)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 42,364 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 37,441 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 32,459 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 27,805 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 25,735 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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RE08 XXJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RE08 XXJ, 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 XXJ registered?

RE08 XXJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is RE08 XXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 XXJ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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