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A20 JMY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

60,663 mi
Last recorded60,663 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 JMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 60,663 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 57,178 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 54,251 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 51,458 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 49,479 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 49,353 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 22 Mar 2022 49,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

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

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 16 Mar 2021 47,512 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

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

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

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Fail 15 Mar 2021 47,509 miles

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

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

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

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

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 6 Mar 2020 46,549 miles

Front wiper blades smear screen slightly -not excessive

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 43,232 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 8 Mar 2018 38,478 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes coated in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

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

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

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 15 Mar 2017 34,055 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 8 Mar 2016 28,689 miles

Engine cover fitted, unable to fully inspect.

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

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

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 23,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 15,368 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 12,688 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 10,089 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 7,757 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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A20 JMY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A20 JMY, 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 A20 JMY registered?

A20 JMY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is A20 JMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 JMY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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