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JAM 3B

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,379 mi
Last recorded97,379 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAM 3B
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 97,379 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 nsf,osf (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 nsr,osr (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 95,503 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 92,327 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 88,947 miles

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))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 81,144 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 75,196 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 75,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 68,900 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Lower Suspension component 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))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 67,735 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 64,655 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 55,077 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 54,610 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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JAM 3B is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JAM 3B, 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 JAM 3B registered?

JAM 3B is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is JAM 3B safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAM 3B shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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