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AP05 JEB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,974 mi
Last recorded97,974 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 JEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 97,974 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 92,113 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 92,113 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 86,231 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 79,924 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 73,384 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 65,858 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 60,257 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 53,839 miles

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

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

eml light on

Fail 7 Oct 2019 53,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

eml light on

Pass 5 Feb 2019 51,286 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 46,583 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Engine covers/Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Feb 2017 42,454 miles

small cuts in rear tyres but not to cords

Pass 2 Mar 2016 39,079 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 36,455 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 33,353 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,470 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 26,316 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 21,074 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 16,078 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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AP05 JEB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AP05 JEB, 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 AP05 JEB registered?

AP05 JEB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 February 2008.

Is AP05 JEB safe to buy?

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