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JB51 OYD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,955 mi
Last recorded72,955 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB51 OYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 72,955 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 72,955 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 64,586 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 64,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 58,903 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 55,469 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 54,990 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 54,302 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 53,243 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 51,532 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 48,978 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 45,523 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 42,118 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 41,122 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 40,341 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,270 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 37,263 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 34,173 miles

rear tyres worn

Fail 30 Mar 2011 28,407 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,407 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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JB51 OYD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JB51 OYD, 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.

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What year was JB51 OYD registered?

JB51 OYD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is JB51 OYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for JB51 OYD shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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