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S1 RJR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,498 mi
Last recorded84,498 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 RJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 84,498 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 81,995 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 81,995 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 77,443 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 118,761 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 69,047 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 69,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2021 63,672 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 63,672 miles

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 60,463 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 57,075 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 50,909 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 45,345 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 41,151 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 37,308 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 37,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 33,600 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 29,009 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 24,660 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 17,873 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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S1 RJR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S1 RJR, 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 S1 RJR registered?

S1 RJR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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