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S11 PKJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

223,938 mi
Last recorded223,938 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 PKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 223,938 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 201,095 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

heatshield above rear silencer off,not fully secure.

nearside headlamp dim compared to that of the offside.

Pass 26 Apr 2014 174,937 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front trye worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Apr 2014 174,762 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front trye worn on outer edge

Pass 24 May 2013 165,360 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 165,360 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2013 165,193 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

fornt brake imbalance high 20%

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2012 149,958 miles

N/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CUT

Fail 24 Apr 2012 149,958 miles

N/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CUT

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 107,676 miles

Offside Rear 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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S11 PKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S11 PKJ, 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 S11 PKJ registered?

S11 PKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is S11 PKJ safe to buy?

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