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FD08 JOJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,318 mi
Last recorded86,318 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 JOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 86,318 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 78,022 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 78,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2024 70,941 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 64,348 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 61,365 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2022 61,365 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 59,610 miles

covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of all testable items

Pass 27 May 2020 57,435 miles

covers fitted to underside not allowing inspection of all testable items

Pass 29 Apr 2019 54,053 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 54,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 49,924 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 45,874 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 12 May 2017 45,874 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 4 May 2016 39,861 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 35,116 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 30,008 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 24,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 22,308 miles

All underside covered in plastic guards

Pass 18 Apr 2011 16,321 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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FD08 JOJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JOJ, 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 FD08 JOJ registered?

FD08 JOJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is FD08 JOJ safe to buy?

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