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J11 NWW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,669 mi
Last recorded127,669 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 NWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 127,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 127,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm compliance bush detached from housing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed on inside wall, 255/.35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 119,906 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight leakage grease. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 111,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Slight bind of parking when released.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slight leakage of grease. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge, 225/40/18

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.5 , 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 102,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn inside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slight leakage of grease. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2023 102,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm ball joint excessively worn, marked with chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn inside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slight leakage of grease. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc scored inside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 94,884 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge, 225/40/18

Fail 18 Apr 2022 94,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device broken. (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge, 225/40/18

Pass 7 Apr 2021 88,223 miles

Nearside Rear heat shield around rear silencer insecure.

Pass 14 Apr 2020 83,786 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 77,592 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Castor Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 70,624 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 70,624 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s/f (2.5.A.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 63,660 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 56,876 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 56,876 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,173 miles

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 6 Mar 2014 42,694 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 35,345 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 28,766 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 22,774 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 22,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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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J11 NWW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J11 NWW, 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 J11 NWW registered?

J11 NWW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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