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J19 SSV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

176,085 mi
Last recorded176,085 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 SSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 176,085 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 176,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 166,165 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 166,165 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 154,764 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 144,713 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 134,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 125,919 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 118,146 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 103,726 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 87,164 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 73,712 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 60,245 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 48,628 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 41,728 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 30,727 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 23,598 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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J19 SSV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 J19 SSV, 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 J19 SSV registered?

J19 SSV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is J19 SSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J19 SSV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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