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AA08 JXM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,706 mi
Last recorded147,706 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 JXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 147,706 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/f suspension arm lower ball joint has play

Pass 11 Jan 2025 143,674 miles

n/s/f coil spring corroded

n/s/f drop link dust cover deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2024 139,647 miles

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

front anti-roll bar links slight play and dust covers deteriorated

front brake discs worn

n/s/f coil spring corroded

rear stabiliser arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2023 135,861 miles

both front anti-roll bar link deteriorated

both front arm bushes worn

both rear stabiliser arm bushes deteriorated

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/f lower ball joint worn

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jan 2022 131,431 miles

both front anti-roll bar link dust covers deteriorated

both front suspension arm front bushes worn

both rear stabiliser arm bushes deteriorated

both rear tyres worn

nearside front tyre worn

play in offside front lower rear arm ball joint

Pass 25 Jan 2021 127,076 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 122,568 miles

front anti-roll bar link dust covers split

o/s/f lower arm ball joint dust cover split

rear tyres getting low

Pass 13 Jan 2019 108,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1,65mm in center (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 in center (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 108,907 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1,65mm in center (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 in center (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2017 99,560 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 91,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r brake slight sticking

Pass 27 Apr 2016 82,681 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 68,173 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 68,173 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 55,620 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 42,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipres worn

Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 May 2011 17,006 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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AA08 JXM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AA08 JXM, 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 AA08 JXM registered?

AA08 JXM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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