MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,723 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear has a nail in tyre
Offside Rear has a nail in tyre
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN FITTED OR SCORED BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKEND .
NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT .
OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT .
FRONT BOTH TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN FROM OUTSIDE EDGES & HAS SLIGHT LINE CRACKS.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ08 HPC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White 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 SJ08 HPC, 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 HPC registered?
SJ08 HPC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.
Is SJ08 HPC safe to buy?
The MOT history for SJ08 HPC 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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