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G2 JSA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,256 mi
Last recorded46,256 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 JSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 46,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 43,682 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 38,401 miles

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 38,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 32,585 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 26,636 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 25,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 25,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked And Perishing, Large Split Inner Sidewall Cords Visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked And Perishing, Large Split Inner Sidewall Cords Visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 23,843 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 21,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting/perished in tread area, inner sidewall splitting/cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 21,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting/perished in tread area, inner sidewall splitting/cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 18,645 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 17,237 miles

Offside Front tyre badly cracked within tread

Nearside Front tyre badly cracked within tread and has been run flat leaving side wall damage

Pass 19 May 2016 15,435 miles

Front tyres cracked within tread

Pass 19 May 2015 13,612 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 May 2014 11,424 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 9,371 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 7,770 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 5,301 miles

o/s/r seat belt not checked as baby seat fitted

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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G2 JSA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 G2 JSA, 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 G2 JSA registered?

G2 JSA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is G2 JSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G2 JSA 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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