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SJ08 GRX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,672 mi
Last recorded101,672 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 GRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 101,672 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear backing plates corroded n/s & o/s

Pass 19 Jul 2025 95,325 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 88,840 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 82,841 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 76,662 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 72,157 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 72,157 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 67,694 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 64,815 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 64,815 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 57,771 miles

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

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

engine management light on

hand brake not locking up both sides

slight wear both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,635 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 42,105 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 35,928 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 29,835 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 24,621 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 18,927 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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SJ08 GRX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SJ08 GRX, 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 SJ08 GRX registered?

SJ08 GRX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is SJ08 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ08 GRX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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