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J1 MBT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,863 mi
Last recorded114,863 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 MBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 114,863 miles

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 113,889 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 113,883 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 112,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 112,248 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 109,938 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 106,909 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 106,909 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 104,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.80mm bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.81mm bad inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.13, bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 101,707 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 96,473 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 86,540 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 80,108 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 80,108 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 72,742 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 65,572 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 57,493 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 48,083 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 40,059 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 MBT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MBT, 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 MBT registered?

J1 MBT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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