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JER 900

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

75,870 mi
Last recorded75,870 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJER 900
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 75,870 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 71,583 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 66,710 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 62,942 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 62,941 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 59,408 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 55,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front of nearside rear arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 52,098 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 49,449 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 49,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 44,589 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 39,387 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,806 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 28,390 miles

Front both scrubbing

Fail 10 Oct 2015 28,390 miles

Front both scrubbing

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 21,236 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 14,538 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 8,403 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 2,679 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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JER 900 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc 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 JER 900, 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

How do I check the history of JER 900?

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What year was JER 900 registered?

JER 900 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is JER 900 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JER 900 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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