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SD08 RXJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,559 mi
Last recorded64,559 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 RXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 64,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 44,682 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake weak

rear axle, both side brake pipe, both side inner sills corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 4 Mar 2022 28,716 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 27,612 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 26,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 26,662 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded From front to rear, corroded at rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded From front to rear, corroded at rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 24,907 miles

N/s/f indicator lens damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2018 24,907 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

N/s/f indicator lens damaged

Pass 2 May 2017 22,292 miles

N/s/r tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Fail 2 May 2017 22,292 miles

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

N/s/r tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Pass 20 Apr 2016 19,897 miles

Nail in n/s/f tyre

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 17,476 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 14,636 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 14,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 12,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight undulation n/s/f tyre also has slight sidewall damage no cord shown

Pass 30 Mar 2012 9,901 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged but not thru to cord

Pass 17 Mar 2011 8,144 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2011 8,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

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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SD08 RXJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SD08 RXJ, 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 SD08 RXJ registered?

SD08 RXJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SD08 RXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD08 RXJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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