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J33 BCC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

93,503 mi
Last recorded93,503 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 BCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 93,503 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 92,027 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 90,060 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 87,756 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 85,917 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 84,171 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn on outer shoulder

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides fading (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 82,835 miles

Nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer shoulder.

Nearside rear road wheel inner rim dented slightly.

Pass 17 Sep 2018 81,729 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded at bottom.

Long brake pedal travel.

Pass 18 Sep 2017 80,301 miles

Engine covers and undertrays

Fail 18 Sep 2017 80,301 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers and undertrays

Pass 6 Oct 2016 78,166 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 76,320 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 73,614 miles

All four tyres worn out of shape on edges.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 67,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2012 59,516 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,195 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 47,985 miles

both rear tyres getting low 3mm,

n/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre inner edge low, just meets criteria

tested in wet conditions

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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J33 BCC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 J33 BCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J33 BCC registered?

J33 BCC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 February 2008.

Is J33 BCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J33 BCC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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