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J1 HUD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,777 mi
Last recorded80,777 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 HUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 80,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 78,600 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 77,736 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 77,736 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple tears at inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 74,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 mm now (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 73,827 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front and offside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 73,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front and offside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 69,926 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 65,564 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 63,815 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 61,619 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 56,940 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 53,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2. mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 37,225 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to the sidewall but no cords visible

Fail 21 Sep 2015 37,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage to the sidewall but no cords visible

Pass 23 Sep 2014 32,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres wearing low

slighty bent offside front wheel rim

Pass 25 Oct 2013 29,523 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 26,899 miles

Cut in O/S Front tyre outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Nov 2011 17,446 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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J1 HUD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 J1 HUD, 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 J1 HUD registered?

J1 HUD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2008.

Is J1 HUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 HUD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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