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J8 END

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

70,972 mi
Last recorded70,972 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 END
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 70,972 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 67,850 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 63,857 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 58,327 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 55,662 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 52,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 47,552 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 42,014 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 38,134 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Underbody covers fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 35,237 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 31,547 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 28,392 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 23,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front tyre is cracking worn low on outer edge

off side front tyre is cracking

wipers worn

Fail 13 Nov 2012 23,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front tyre is cracking worn low on outer edge

off side front tyre is cracking

wipers worn

Pass 11 Aug 2011 16,653 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 8,564 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 END is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 J8 END, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J8 END registered?

J8 END is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is J8 END safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 END shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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