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JHZ 4938

2008 Mercedes-benz C200

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,895 mi
Last recorded49,895 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C200101,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHZ 4938
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC200
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 49,895 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play As marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 46,569 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 46,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 44,732 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 41,842 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 41,756 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 41,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 40,720 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 38,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 36,899 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2017 36,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2016 35,090 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2015 33,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 29,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 26,578 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 20,810 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge and slight damage to outer side wall.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 16,436 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C200?

Based on 684 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
5,394
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
coil spring broken 3
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JHZ 4938 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C200 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 101,470 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JHZ 4938, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C200 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JHZ 4938 registered?

JHZ 4938 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C200, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for JHZ 4938 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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