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JH02 OKH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 3628cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests35 (31 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate88.6%

Mileage

103,012 mi
Last recorded103,012 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH02 OKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,628cc

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MOT History

31 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 103,012 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 132,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 102,913 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Both sides, suspension arms have slight play in rear bushes.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule lower brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 122,844 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 102,868 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 102,861 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 115,443 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 8 Sep 2023 115,443 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 1 Mar 2023 102,084 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 107,962 miles

center exhaust clamp loose

Pass 4 Mar 2022 99,354 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2021 99,228 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2021 94,199 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 89,884 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2020 91,529 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 82,710 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2019 87,271 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 68,280 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 81,691 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 52,472 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 76,549 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 48,347 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 69,109 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 42,883 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 66,368 miles

All tyre valves perishing

Pass 10 Sep 2014 36,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 61,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 53,308 miles

275/40/ZR20/106Y

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES,ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

SCREEN MARKED.

Fail 11 Oct 2013 53,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

275/40/ZR20/106Y

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES,ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

SCREEN MARKED.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,295 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,516 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 11 Sep 2012 26,513 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2012 33,427 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 17,611 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 17,607 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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JH02 OKH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,628cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.6%.

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 JH02 OKH, 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 JH02 OKH registered?

JH02 OKH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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