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J14 RCW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,563 mi
Last recorded100,563 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 RCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 100,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2026 100,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2026 100,520 miles

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

N/S/F tyre worn on edge

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

Pass 27 Sep 2025 95,863 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 92,998 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 88,401 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 82,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal brake pipes have advanced surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 77,743 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 75,744 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 75,704 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened near suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 73,141 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 73,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 68,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 68,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 63,679 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 57,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance condensation (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 51,489 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 47,410 miles

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

condensation in o/s door mirror

Fail 5 Sep 2014 47,410 miles

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

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

condensation in o/s door mirror

Pass 24 Jun 2013 37,518 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jun 2012 31,010 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 23,121 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 RCW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 J14 RCW, 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 RCW registered?

J14 RCW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is J14 RCW safe to buy?

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