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J15 ODW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

240,598 mi
Last recorded240,598 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 ODW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 240,598 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 231,164 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 221,258 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 207,462 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 187,918 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 172,704 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 162,120 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 162,120 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 145,626 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 21 Feb 2019 145,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2018 128,854 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 128,854 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 107,601 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 26 Feb 2016 79,440 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 59,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 48,810 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 48,176 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 40,968 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 33,711 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 33,711 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 ODW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ODW, 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 J15 ODW registered?

J15 ODW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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