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JIG 6526

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

174,670 mi
Last recorded174,670 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 6526
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 174,670 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel smell

Fail 9 Mar 2026 174,670 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel smell

Pass 18 Mar 2025 171,218 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 165,561 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 159,598 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 155,457 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 150,748 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 150,748 miles

Registration plate incorrect front and rear (0.1 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 147,201 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2019 138,748 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 129,063 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 118,448 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 109,424 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 101,615 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 93,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

emmisions to clean to register, tested 3 times

Pass 25 Apr 2013 83,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge and cut in sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2012 72,954 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 55,197 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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JIG 6526 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JIG 6526, 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 JIG 6526 registered?

JIG 6526 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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