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J14 GJN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests44 (35 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate79.5%

Mileage

99,105 mi
Last recorded99,105 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 GJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

35 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 99,105 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2025 135,784 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 74,677 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 95,440 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 125,060 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 68,452 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 91,286 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 118,120 miles

Clean emissions

Fail 26 Oct 2023 117,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Bold on outer shoulder showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Clean emissions

Pass 17 Jun 2023 61,863 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 106,745 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 106,745 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 54,635 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 54,635 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 89,724 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 94,734 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 89,379 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 51,838 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 51,837 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

handbrake travel excessive

Pass 2 Nov 2020 85,824 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 85,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front discs worn

Pass 22 Jun 2020 50,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 85,902 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2020 85,902 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2019 42,000 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 71,885 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2019 81,217 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 81,217 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 80,801 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 34,070 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 60,836 miles

Front Tyres wearing on edges.

Rear Tyres starting to get low.

Underside of vehicle covered by trays.

Pass 5 Mar 2018 77,041 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 24,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 50,795 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 73,286 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 43,537 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Sep 2016 43,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2016 67,461 miles

Offside Rear outer sidewall badly cut but not deep enough to reach cords

both front tyres are worn and inner edge badly worn starting to tear tread

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

fuel pump sounds noisy

Pass 8 Jun 2015 62,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake hose securing clip worn and slightly loose

offside rear tyre damaged

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2014 56,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

offside front brake hose securing clip worn

Pass 16 Jun 2014 56,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

offside front brake hose securing clip worn

Pass 4 Jun 2013 51,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre side wall damaged

slight front and rear brake judder

Pass 12 Jun 2012 43,667 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 34,525 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 GJN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.5%.

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 J14 GJN, 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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J14 GJN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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