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J444 ATV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

173,762 mi
Last recorded173,762 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 ATV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 173,762 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 157,285 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 157,282 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 138,985 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 138,747 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip 4mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 120,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 115,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 115,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 109,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 106,367 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 101,613 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 96,146 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 86,731 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 86,731 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 77,394 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 56,877 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 38,860 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 38,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 37,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2012 32,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2011 27,470 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 23,932 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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J444 ATV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J444 ATV, 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 J444 ATV registered?

J444 ATV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is J444 ATV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J444 ATV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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