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RK08 JNZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,975 mi
Last recorded103,975 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 JNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 103,975 miles

Offside Front Seat will not tilt forward

Fail 14 Oct 2019 103,975 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Bonnet safety catch release damaged

Offside Front Seat will not tilt forward

Pass 26 Oct 2018 97,122 miles

Offside Front seat will not tilt forward

Fail 23 Oct 2018 97,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear ball joint warn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Large bolt in tyre ()

Offside Front seat will not tilt forward

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 91,516 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And warn badly on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre pressure was at 10psi (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Side wall slight damage

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 91,516 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And warn badly on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre pressure was at 10psi (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Side wall slight damage

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 84,434 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 84,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads low

Pass 29 Feb 2016 82,583 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 73,435 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,431 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 57,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 49,304 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,351 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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RK08 JNZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK08 JNZ, 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 RK08 JNZ registered?

RK08 JNZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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