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JB08 WEB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,689 mi
Last recorded106,689 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB08 WEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 106,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 90,749 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 90,282 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 77,885 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 73,230 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 73,230 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Parking brake (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 66,737 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))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 66,737 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads low , but still serviceable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 62,748 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 62,748 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 56,491 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 50,547 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 50,546 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 48,472 miles

n/s/f tyre gouges on outer sidewall ( no cords showing)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 46,105 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 46,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2015 41,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 35,579 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 29,400 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 23,808 miles

Nearside Front 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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JB08 WEB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 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 WEB, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JB08 WEB registered?

JB08 WEB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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