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C3 JNK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,772 mi
Last recorded154,772 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 JNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 154,772 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 138,972 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 121,245 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 108,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both inner and outer edges are worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear park brake only just met the requirement and may be in need of adjustment or repair

Fail 8 Jun 2021 108,336 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both inner and outer edges are worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear park brake only just met the requirement and may be in need of adjustment or repair

Pass 13 Jun 2020 96,955 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 93,772 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 93,733 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 91,070 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 87,291 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 75,349 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 65,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear tyre smooth on inner edge,and worn to tread warning bars

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2016 65,228 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear tyre smooth on inner edge,and worn to tread warning bars

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 53,346 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 43,422 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 43,422 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 May 2012 27,151 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 27,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 20,906 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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C3 JNK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C3 JNK, 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 C3 JNK registered?

C3 JNK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is C3 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 JNK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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