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J13 MOL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

59,147 mi
Last recorded59,147 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 MOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 59,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 58,256 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 57,194 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 56,468 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 55,560 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 54,518 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 53,562 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 52,241 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily corroded/ obscured by plastic covers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 50,158 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 47,752 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 44,458 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 41,058 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 41,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 38,703 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 34,353 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 31,528 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 27,904 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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J13 MOL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 J13 MOL, 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 J13 MOL registered?

J13 MOL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is J13 MOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J13 MOL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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