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J60 FGY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

132,099 mi
Last recorded132,099 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 FGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 132,099 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 132,099 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2025 130,817 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

engine light on dashboard

Pass 13 Sep 2024 127,742 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 123,620 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 118,915 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 115,348 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 112,869 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 109,742 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 106,296 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 102,374 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 96,204 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 85,711 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 77,663 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 71,169 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 56,756 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 43,758 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,537 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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J60 FGY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 J60 FGY, 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 J60 FGY registered?

J60 FGY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is J60 FGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J60 FGY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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