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BT08 JHO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

208,966 mi
Last recorded208,966 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 JHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 208,966 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 199,309 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 199,267 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s, o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2024

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 179,414 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s off\s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 May 2022 159,167 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 154,667 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 149,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 134,469 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 116,078 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 104,809 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 96,009 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 87,032 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 80,252 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 78,652 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2011 71,304 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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BT08 JHO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 BT08 JHO, 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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BT08 JHO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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