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JD08 JLD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,988 mi
Last recorded89,988 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJD08 JLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 89,988 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2026 89,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 85,979 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 82,172 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 77,531 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 73,683 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 69,279 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 65,824 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 62,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 56,409 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 49,654 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated and deep cut to tread section

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine and under tray covers

Pass 24 Sep 2016 44,208 miles

engine and under tray covers

Pass 4 Oct 2015 39,324 miles

Abnormal banging noise from nsf source unknown

slight movement in nsf wheel bearing

Fail 3 Oct 2015 39,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Abnormal banging noise from nsf source unknown

slight movement in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 13 Sep 2014 33,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre craking on tread section

Fail 2 Oct 2013 30,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 30,583 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 25,272 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 17,542 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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JD08 JLD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JD08 JLD, 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 JD08 JLD registered?

JD08 JLD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for JD08 JLD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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