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A66 JEM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,934 mi
Last recorded125,934 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA66 JEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 125,934 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 125,934 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 124,707 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 124,707 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 121,521 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 108,208 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 92,358 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 84,576 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 84,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 20 May 2021 84,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 83,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/ 17 95w budget (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 83,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 225/45/17 94w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/ 17 95w budget (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 70,533 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 60,434 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 57,640 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 49,597 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge and worn on outer

Offside Front tyre worn on edges 225/45/17

Pass 15 Sep 2015 44,950 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 40,516 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 35,465 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 30,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage on windscreen

Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,177 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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A66 JEM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A66 JEM, 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 A66 JEM registered?

A66 JEM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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