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FD08 JJU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,321 mi
Last recorded134,321 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 JJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 134,321 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2026 124,321 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 120,444 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both os+ns (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os+ns (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os+ns (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 117,454 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material L & R (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material L & R (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 113,598 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged cut in the wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front fog light lens cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear light cluster has reduced output

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 110,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2020 103,512 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of test

Pass 17 May 2019 97,263 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 97,208 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (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))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 91,038 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 91,037 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 86,406 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 77,555 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 63,602 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 57,232 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 57,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 47,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 34,621 miles

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

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

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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FD08 JJU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FD08 JJU, 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 FD08 JJU registered?

FD08 JJU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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