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S99 SJR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,164 mi
Last recorded144,164 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 SJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 144,164 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 134,615 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 128,189 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 128,181 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 120,043 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 110,849 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Feb 2022 110,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn suspension (rear suspension arm ball joint has play) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front offside front tyre worn smooth on outer shoulder

Pass 8 Feb 2021 99,508 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jan 2020 93,562 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both approx 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 93,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both approx 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 88,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3.0 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Handbrake cable clamp rusted/broken away

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 88,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3.0 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Handbrake cable clamp rusted/broken away

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 84,626 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 84,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 76,409 miles

both front to rear brake pipes at rear corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 68,822 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 62,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2014 56,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 56,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 49,930 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 41,418 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,367 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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S99 SJR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S99 SJR, 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 S99 SJR registered?

S99 SJR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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