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J40 JDW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,985 mi
Last recorded168,985 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 JDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 168,985 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 168,981 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm area badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability suspension rear arm corroded and disconnected at rear (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2025 163,561 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Dec 2024 163,525 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 155,119 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into tail box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 144,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes that run behind wheel arch look corroded, can't fully inspect due to position can only see small section, advise check to be done. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 144,170 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Arm with bush closer to front of car, boot ripped in half. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have slight play, advise adjust. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes that run behind wheel arch look corroded, can't fully inspect due to position can only see small section, advise check to be done. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 134,993 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both front headlights have 1 sidelight not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small section of visible brake pipes coming from rear corroded but would advise further inspection. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Further back suspension arm. (Camber adjusting arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Furthest front suspension arm. (Castor adjusting arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear main suspension arm bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear toe adjusting arm bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Very rear heatsheild loose, not likely to fall off.

Pass 3 Apr 2019 120,050 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 109,748 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 98,668 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 90,546 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several,would advise replacement at n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 71,962 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 71,962 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 54,044 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 54,044 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2013 36,759 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,384 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 16,512 miles

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

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

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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J40 JDW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J40 JDW, 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 J40 JDW registered?

J40 JDW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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