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RJ08 PUE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

160,299 mi
Last recorded160,299 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 PUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 160,299 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 157,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring most underside components

parking brake efficiency uneven

wiper blades poor

Pass 12 Apr 2016 145,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper blades poor

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm 245/40 17

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2016 145,648 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate deteriorated excessively damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm 245/40 17

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fouling on wiring loom on lock to lock (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 131,427 miles

Both front wheel bearings have very slight play

n/s/r tyre on 2/3mm (245/40/17 Y)

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 25 Apr 2014 119,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre outer edge worn low (225/45/17y)

Pass 13 May 2013 107,524 miles

front discs heavily lipped

front pads 80% worn

Pass 7 Jun 2012 93,261 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front brake hose rubbing on brake waring wire

offside front inner arch damage, not rubbing on tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2011 71,894 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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RJ08 PUE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 RJ08 PUE, 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 RJ08 PUE registered?

RJ08 PUE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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The MOT history for RJ08 PUE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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