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A11 JWH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,400 mi
Last recorded80,400 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 JWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 80,400 miles

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged Not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted.

Offside Rear Offside Rear Bumper damaged and Not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted.

Pass 10 Dec 2024 76,437 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch missing.

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and Not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Pass 4 Jan 2024 73,739 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 70,156 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 70,156 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 68,317 miles

Nearside Front Alloy damaged

Nearside Rear Alloy damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2020 66,746 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 65,669 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2018 60,987 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 60,982 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre bald outside edge. cords not exposed

Pass 1 Nov 2017 55,553 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 49,914 miles

offside front tyre bald on edges and outer sidewall scuffed. cords not exposed

Pass 18 Nov 2015 44,096 miles

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

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

offside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2014 37,517 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 37,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 33,055 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 28,403 miles

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2012 28,380 miles

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

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 21,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers noisey

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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A11 JWH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A11 JWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A11 JWH registered?

A11 JWH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2008.

Is A11 JWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 JWH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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