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AG08 JHL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

180,331 mi
Last recorded180,331 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 JHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 180,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 180,331 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 176,654 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 172,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 169,249 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 165,894 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 161,872 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 157,915 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 157,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear clipper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 154,338 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 154,338 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 140,479 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 10 Jul 2015 113,017 miles

nearside rear inner edge of tyre worn

various rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 92,493 miles

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 67,272 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 49,360 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 29,876 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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AG08 JHL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AG08 JHL, 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 AG08 JHL registered?

AG08 JHL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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