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J15 JAE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

39,791 mi
Last recorded39,791 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 JAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 39,791 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 34,175 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 33,949 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 33,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 32,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 32,858 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 32,537 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 32,300 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 31,453 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 30,556 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in sidewall

Pass 18 May 2017 29,209 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 27,733 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 24,454 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 22,397 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 20,824 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 19,130 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 14,974 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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J15 JAE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel 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 J15 JAE, 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 J15 JAE registered?

J15 JAE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is J15 JAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J15 JAE 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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