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GA54 JAR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

175,928 mi
Last recorded175,928 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA54 JAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 175,928 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 175,926 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Feb 2025 170,175 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front bottom arm (rear arm) ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 165,545 miles

o/s/f outer tyre wall damaged/repaired, suspect down to cords

Fail 28 Feb 2024 165,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f outer tyre wall damaged/repaired, suspect down to cords

o/s/f parking light not working

Pass 15 Feb 2023 160,428 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

glow plug light staying on

Fail 9 Feb 2023 160,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (rear) arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

glow plug light staying on

slight noise from n/s front steering/suspension area

Pass 10 Feb 2022 155,698 miles

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

Slight play to n/s/f lower arm inner bush (front)

o/s/r brake pipe slightly starting to corrode

Fail 9 Feb 2022 250,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight play to n/s/f lower arm inner bush (front)

o/s/r brake pipe slightly starting to corrode

Pass 23 Feb 2021 150,237 miles

play to n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Feb 2020 146,389 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 146,386 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front rear ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front anti roll bar dust cover's deteriorating

Pass 9 Mar 2019 139,923 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 139,922 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

n/s outer wheel rim damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2018 133,524 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 133,521 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 127,514 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 121,156 miles

o/s/f slightly play to lower suspension bush

Fail 17 Mar 2016 121,156 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f slightly play to lower suspension bush

Pass 5 Mar 2015 114,247 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 100,339 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 97,669 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 95,692 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 86,555 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 64,536 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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GA54 JAR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GA54 JAR, 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 GA54 JAR registered?

GA54 JAR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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