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F20 JJN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

248,486 mi
Last recorded248,486 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF20 JJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 248,486 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 227,960 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 131,017 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 118,960 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 108,541 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 98,118 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 98,118 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner rim been repaired and weld cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in not sure if punctured ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020 89,590 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 89,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 78,422 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 78,422 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced offside (4.1.4 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 66,752 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 54,800 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 53,216 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 49,269 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 44,748 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 39,749 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 34,309 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,623 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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F20 JJN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 F20 JJN, 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 F20 JJN registered?

F20 JJN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is F20 JJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F20 JJN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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