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J8 ASR

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,999 mi
Last recorded59,999 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 ASR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 59,999 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 59,999 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 58,438 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 56,254 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 53,062 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 58,062 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 50,218 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 46,164 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 43,037 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 40,129 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 36,953 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays not allowing full inspection.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 32,942 miles

Engine covers and under trays not allowing full inspection.

Pass 6 May 2016 30,257 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 13 May 2015 25,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 23,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2013 20,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 19,262 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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J8 ASR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 77,192 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 J8 ASR, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J8 ASR registered?

J8 ASR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2010.

Is J8 ASR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 ASR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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