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J14 ESP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,046 mi
Last recorded109,046 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 ESP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 109,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2025 107,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 105,887 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules on all corners have surface corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most suspension arm bush poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 105,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules on all corners have surface corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads at 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most suspension arm bush poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 103,899 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 103,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 101,300 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 98,442 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 96,105 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 93,733 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 93,724 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to fall off.

Pass 14 Sep 2018 90,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2018 90,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 87,450 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 81,449 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 73,319 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 69,831 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 69,831 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 60,397 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 60,397 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,744 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,600 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,697 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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J14 ESP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J14 ESP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J14 ESP registered?

J14 ESP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is J14 ESP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J14 ESP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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