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JB08 OWL

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,329 mi
Last recorded95,329 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB08 OWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 95,329 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 95,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm yellow marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 7 Nov 2024 87,509 miles

Exhaust system deteriorted but NOT leaking gasses

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 80,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm tread wear remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm tread wear remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 72,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm tread wear remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 72,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm tread wear remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 65,026 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 57,960 miles

Front Both tyres worn on edge

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 57,919 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both tyres worn on edge

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 49,127 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 39,503 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 29,547 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 28,880 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all fronts (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 18,894 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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JB08 OWL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,726 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 JB08 OWL, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JB08 OWL registered?

JB08 OWL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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