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J444 GKT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,225 mi
Last recorded97,225 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 GKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 97,225 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 97,221 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 94,941 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 91,462 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 91,461 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 88,264 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 85,218 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 83,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 79,200 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 75,048 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 69,986 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 64,818 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 60,069 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 55,178 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 55,178 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 50,794 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 45,501 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 41,520 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 GKT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 J444 GKT, 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 GKT registered?

J444 GKT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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The MOT history for J444 GKT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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