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J14 JKT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,207 mi
Last recorded111,207 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 JKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 111,207 miles

Offside mirror glass discoloured

Fail 21 Jul 2026 111,207 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside mirror glass discoloured

Pass 18 Jul 2025 108,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass Discoloured. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 107,466 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror head section not fixed to base mount. Held in position with tape. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass discoloured / heavily smoked / tinted. (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 107,464 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated Perished / cracking rubber. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated Perished / cracking rubber. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Perished / split rubber. (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Perished / split rubber. (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror head section not fixed to base mount. Held in position with tape. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass discoloured / heavily smoked / tinted. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 105,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 105,781 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 103,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tread worn low and uneven. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 103,997 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge of tread worn smooth, perished and cracking. Cords vissible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Replaced wiper blade. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tread worn low and uneven. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Replaced wiper blade. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tread worn low and uneven. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 101,803 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 96,478 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 96,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 93,823 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 91,182 miles

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))

Pass 21 Oct 2016 83,567 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 81,227 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 77,651 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 70,411 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 64,698 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 56,802 miles

Nearside front brake disc worn

Offside front brake disc worn

Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,509 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 JKT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 JKT, 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 J14 JKT registered?

J14 JKT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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