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S444 BOJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

173,181 mi
Last recorded173,181 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 BOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 173,181 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 166,121 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 166,119 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Repeater in wing mirror not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 161,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake just met minimum requirements

Fail 9 Jul 2021 161,002 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 159,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted underneth

Fail 24 Sep 2019 159,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted underneth

Pass 9 Jul 2018 154,338 miles

engine oil low,trim loose under engine pulley area,passenger wiper not great,front grille,front suspension arm bushes deteriorating,drivers rear susp spring deteriorating,rear brake discs lipped

Fail 4 Jul 2018 154,287 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front-deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear in places (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine oil low,trim loose under engine pulley area,passenger wiper not great,front grille,front suspension arm bushes deteriorating,drivers rear susp spring deteriorating,rear brake discs lipped

Pass 1 Jul 2017 148,330 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 148,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 143,280 miles

both rear parking brakes low effort-investigate

front brake discs rusty on inner face,drivers front brake pipe rusty,engine malf lamp on

Pass 3 Jul 2015 138,518 miles

ref 645173485162-osf linkbar replaced-brake pipes cleaned-lubed

Fail 2 Jul 2015 138,517 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

all brake pipes too flexis corroding,front wheel bearings play,lights stay on all time when started,boot spoiler insecure,osf linkbar joint leaking grease,nsf track control arm inner bush weak,all brake discs scored-grooved-lipped,osr brake noisey

smokey on smoke test

Fail 1 Jul 2015 138,492 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

n/s/f tyre badly cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2014 129,101 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 122,679 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 117,151 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 109,636 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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S444 BOJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S444 BOJ, 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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S444 BOJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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