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JL08 EST

2019 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,407 mi
Last recorded82,407 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2019 Mercedes-benz C34,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL08 EST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 82,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2026 82,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 73,558 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 73,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2024 62,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on outer edge. 2.2mm. 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth at 3.5mm. 245/40/18. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front discs starting to wear thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower arms. McPherson strut bolts to arms. Play is achieved by jacking vehicle up under the arms and levering the wheel. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 62,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on outer edge. 2.2mm. 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth at 3.5mm. 245/40/18. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front discs starting to wear thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower arms. McPherson strut bolts to arms. Play is achieved by jacking vehicle up under the arms and levering the wheel. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 48,932 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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JL08 EST is a 2019 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2019 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 34,627 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 JL08 EST, 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 7 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JL08 EST registered?

JL08 EST is a 2019 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2019.

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