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J555 GRC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,935 mi
Last recorded80,935 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 GRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 80,935 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 80,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Both inner and outer (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre's are cracking and perishing on outer sidewall's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 79,884 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 78,829 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 78,035 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 78,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 76,524 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 74,982 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 69,578 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 69,575 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 58,622 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 50,345 miles

Nearside Lower mirror casing missing

Pass 23 Feb 2017 42,895 miles

Nearside Lower mirror casing missing

Pass 3 Mar 2016 37,434 miles

Nearside Mirror casing damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2015 29,198 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 23,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 23,953 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 20,606 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2013 20,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 16,991 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 14,178 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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J555 GRC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J555 GRC, 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 J555 GRC registered?

J555 GRC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is J555 GRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J555 GRC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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