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J700 LPG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

227,148 mi
Last recorded227,148 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 LPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 227,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

brake fluid warning light on fluid upto max

engine mounts worn car shacking

n/s and o/s rear coil springs slight corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2024 220,852 miles

both front metal brake pipes slight corroded

both rear coil springs slight corroded

brake fliuld light on but level on max

front engine mounts worn shacking car

Pass 3 Nov 2023 211,786 miles

both rear front arm bushes poor condirtion n/s and o/s rear

brake fluid warning light on but level is ok

Fail 30 Oct 2023 211,768 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear front arm bushes poor condirtion n/s and o/s rear

brake fluid warning light on but level is ok

Pass 28 Oct 2022 202,591 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 191,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 180,994 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

Nearside Rear hand brake effort low wont lock wheel passes regulation

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s bushes have some age related perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid level on dash showing low fluid level is on max poss fault on level sensor advise repair

Fail 9 Oct 2020 180,994 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

Nearside Rear hand brake effort low wont lock wheel passes regulation

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s bushes have some age related perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid level on dash showing low fluid level is on max poss fault on level sensor advise repair

Pass 13 Feb 2020 178,173 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 161,320 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front sidelight/parking light not working

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

Offside Front wheel has been repaired on inner rim

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 160,834 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front side light/parking light not working

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

Offside Front wheel has been repaired on inner rim

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 145,091 miles

EML is on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement TC BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement TC BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s to o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/worn (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 127,564 miles

oil leak around poly v belt area

oil leak from rear differential seal

Fail 11 Jan 2017 127,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

oil leak around poly v belt area

oil leak from rear differential seal

Pass 13 Jan 2016 105,340 miles

engine management light on

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Dec 2014 132,180 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front wheel outer rims damaged

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre badly worn and about to break through tread

o/s/f bumper damaged

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inside edge and about to break through tread

Pass 9 Dec 2014 82,131 miles

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inside edge and about to break through tread

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front wheel outer rims damaged

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre badly worn and about to break through tread

o/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2013 65,370 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 52,290 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,081 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 40,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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J700 LPG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 J700 LPG, 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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J700 LPG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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