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JEF 831W

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

154,597 mi
Last recorded154,597 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEF 831W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 154,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 154,564 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 149,239 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 144,582 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 144,514 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 139,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 134,069 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 134,069 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 128,923 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 124,834 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 124,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 120,388 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 114,352 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2017 108,163 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 101,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

one horn not working

Pass 15 Jun 2015 95,345 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 89,678 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 77,911 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 64,690 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 48,109 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 48,109 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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JEF 831W is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 JEF 831W, 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 JEF 831W registered?

JEF 831W is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is JEF 831W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEF 831W shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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