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J28 ETT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,897 mi
Last recorded155,897 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 ETT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 155,897 miles

Offside Rear wheel welded

Pass 21 Jan 2025 146,814 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 139,219 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 139,219 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 133,219 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 128,660 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 13 Jan 2021 122,892 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Pass 13 Jan 2020 109,696 miles

Front Tyres wearing more on edges

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 109,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyres wearing more on edges

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 95,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

air intake pipe loose and held by tape

Fail 14 Jan 2019 95,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

air intake pipe loose and held by tape

Pass 18 Jan 2018 87,613 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 87,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 78,458 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 70,701 miles

underside of vehicle plastic covered

Pass 19 Feb 2015 59,222 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,707 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 45,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2012 38,701 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Mar 2012 38,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

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

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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J28 ETT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J28 ETT, 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 J28 ETT registered?

J28 ETT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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