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FA57 JAD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,170 mi
Last recorded80,170 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA57 JAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 80,170 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 80,170 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 May 2024 79,193 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 78,305 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 78,304 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 77,055 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 76,689 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 74,820 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 71,833 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 71,833 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 69,531 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 59,973 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 54,209 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 52,133 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 41,900 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 20,290 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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FA57 JAD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FA57 JAD, 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 FA57 JAD registered?

FA57 JAD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is FA57 JAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA57 JAD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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