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J100 BSC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

116,318 mi
Last recorded116,318 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 BSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 116,318 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 114,754 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 114,735 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure CENTER CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components FRONT ARM FOULING SHOCKER (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components FRONT ARM FOULING SHOCKER (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 112,650 miles

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 111,243 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 109,124 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (Front arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 107,282 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 105,789 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipe unions (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 104,452 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 103,045 miles

Nearside Rear Flexible brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside Rear Brake ferrule corroded.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 101,364 miles

Front Brake discs are worn

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

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

Offside Front Tyre is cracking on edge

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 98,275 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 87,579 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 74,170 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 64,443 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 55,291 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 55,291 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 39,583 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 38,775 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs worn

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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J100 BSC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 J100 BSC, 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 J100 BSC registered?

J100 BSC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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