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J55 AWT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,742 mi
Last recorded112,742 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 AWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 112,742 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 112,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 107,634 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi. Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 107,633 miles

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

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

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi. Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 101,884 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive & Offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 101,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive & Offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 84,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 80,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 69,156 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 64,818 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 58,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,567 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 40,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to both sills

Pass 24 Jul 2013 31,459 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 29,657 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 23,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 19,892 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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J55 AWT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J55 AWT, 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 J55 AWT registered?

J55 AWT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 February 2008.

Is J55 AWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J55 AWT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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